Cannot WAIT to sell this adorable graphic novel

For fans of the Babysitter's Club

Battle of the Books 2023-24

Book 3 of 16

They've announced the preliminary list (more to come), so I picked this one up. It was not as strong as some of the previous year's graphic novel selections, but considering how common allergies are, I think it will be a very relatable topic for many students.

Full List of 2023-24 OBOB selections 3-5 Grades
[b:The List of Things That Will Not Change|44900082|The List of Things That Will Not Change|Rebecca Stead|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1575342178l/44900082._SY75_.jpg|69556190] ⭐⭐⭐⭐
[b:Ways to Make Sunshine|51079813|Ways to Make Sunshine (Ryan Hart, #1)|Renée Watson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1574114154l/51079813._SX50_SY75_.jpg|71810484] ⭐⭐⭐⭐
[b:Rez Dogs|55873270|Rez Dogs|Joseph Bruchac|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1608628435l/55873270._SX50_.jpg|87088268] ⭐⭐⭐⭐
[b:Allergic|52664752|Allergic|Megan Wagner Lloyd|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1600492933l/52664752._SX50_.jpg|68987910] ⭐⭐⭐
[b:Swim Team|58842729|Swim Team|Johnnie Christmas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1639377352l/58842729._SY75_.jpg|92685857] ⭐⭐⭐
[b:Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom|13259034|Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom (Heroes in Training, #1)|Joan Holub|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1335918738l/13259034._SY75_.jpg|18460528] (not the graphic novel) ⭐⭐
[b:Molly and the Twin Towers: A 9/11 Survival Story|54665100|Molly and the Twin Towers A 9/11 Survival Story (Girls Survive)|Jessika Fleck|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1595643832l/54665100._SX50_.jpg|85289780] ⭐⭐
[b:A True Home|32793043|A True Home (Heartwood Hotel, #1)|Stephanie Graegin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1488240176l/32793043._SX50_.jpg|53387219] ⭐⭐
[b:Flor and Miranda Steal the Show|36341591|Flor and Miranda Steal the Show|Jennifer Torres|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1524606568l/36341591._SX50_.jpg|58021590]
[b:The Jumbies|22859559|The Jumbies (The Jumbies, #1)|Tracey Baptiste|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1423486685l/22859559._SY75_.jpg|42427472]
[b:The Lion of Mars|53615534|The Lion of Mars|Jennifer L. Holm|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1598552666l/53615534._SY75_.jpg|83941077]
[b:The Midnight Children|56896075|The Midnight Children|Dan Gemeinhart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1644340848l/56896075._SY75_.jpg|88973472]
[b:New from Here|58201801|New from Here|Kelly Yang|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1644190298l/58201801._SY75_.jpg|90895080]
[b:When You Trap a Tiger|44901877|When You Trap a Tiger|Tae Keller|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1561618498l/44901877._SY75_.jpg|69558825]
[b:From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler|3980|From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler|E.L. Konigsburg|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327784751l/3980._SY75_.jpg|1384549]

Maggie is excited to finally be receiving a pet dog for her birthday. She has always loved animals; and in her family she feels like the only one left out (her twin bothers have each other, and her parents are expecting another baby). But when Maggie has a severe allergic reaction while at the pet shelter, they learn that she is allergic to everything with fur and feathers. Maggie is devastated, but begins a year long journey to receive allergy shots, find the perfect pet, deal with family changes due to the baby, and start her first year at a new school.

A great graphic novel for middle grade readers (or older elementary grade readers) about new schools, family changes, and living with allergies. Family dynamics were wonderful (parents were supportive amidst conflict), allergies were explained in an appropriate way, and conflict with friends were resolved nicely.