Awkward (Berrybrook Middle School Book 1)


Publisher	Yen Press
Publication Date	July 21, 2015
Language	English

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Cardinal rule #1 for surviving school: Don’t get noticed by the mean kids.Cardinal rule #2 for surviving school: Seek out groups with similar interests and join them.On her first day at her new school, Penelope–Peppi–Torres reminds herself of these basics. But when she trips into a quiet boy in the hall, Jaime Thompson, she’s already broken the first rule, and the mean kids start calling her the “nerder girlfriend.” How does she handle this crisis? By shoving poor Jaime and running away!Falling back on rule two and surrounding herself with new friends in the art club, Peppi still can’t help feeling ashamed about the way she treated Jaime. Things are already awkward enough between the two, but to make matters worse, he’s a member of her own club’s archrivals–the science club! And when the two clubs go to war, Peppi realizes that sometimes you have to break the rules to survive middle school!

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Our protagonist—Peppi Torres!

Peppi’s just trying to survive in a fresh new school! With making new friends, joining the Art Club, and doing great (more like okay) in school, it looks like she’s on the right track—until she pushes Jaime Thompson to the ground after he tries to help her! How’s she going to fix this awkward situation?

Her current dilemma—Jaime Thompson!

Jaime Thompson—the nice guy who helped Peppi pick up her stuff. He’s part of the Science Club; a quiet scientist with a penchant for invention! All Peppi wants is to apologize to him, but since he’s always alone it’s a bit difficult. Plus, now there’s this whole thing between the Art Club and the Science Club…

The Fearless Leader of the Art Club—Maribella Samson!

The confident, go-getting problem solver of the Art Club who’s determined to make her mark at Berrybrook Middle School! The first step in her master plan: snatching the Best Table Award for the Annual School Club Fair from the Science Club! But is she getting a little too ahead of herself…?

Kid Approved—Librarian Recommended!

Dive into the colorful pages of a relatable story about trying to make new friends, making amends, and finding your comfort zone—all while navigating middle school!

About the Author

Svetlana Chmakova was born and raised in Russia until the age of 16, when her family emigrated to Canada. She quickly made a name for herself with works like Dramacon, Nightschool, the manga adaptation of James Patterson’s Witch & Wizard, and the webcomic Chasing Rainbows. She graduated from Sheridan College with a three-year Classical Animation Diploma. Her latest work for middle grade readers, Awkward, has been a runaway critical success and was named one of YALSA’s 2016 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens!