Apple Crush: (A Graphic Novel)

After finally adjusting to life on a family farm with two brand new step-sisters, a young girl faces an even bigger challenge - figuring out where she fits in at her first year in middle school. This middle grade graphic novel explores family, friendship, and change!

Jen is just getting used to her life on Peapod Farm with her new stepsisters, Andy and Reese. But when the school year starts, there are even more changes in store for her. Jen has to navigate new friends and new challenges--but at least she'll have Andy with her, right? As she starts the sixth grade, she finds that her stepsister seems way more interested in crushes and boys than hanging out with her, while Jen wants to know when the world decided boys and girls couldn't be just friends anymore.

Jen's story continues in the standout sequel to Stepping Stones that captures everything awesome (and scary) about growing up.


Author: Lucy Knisley
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 05/03/2022
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.80w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593125380
Age Range: 8-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2022
School Library Journal 05/01/2022 pg. 72
Booklist 05/20/2022

About the Author
Lucy Knisley is the critically acclaimed, award-winning, New York Times bestselling comics creator of Relish and Kid Gloves. She lives in Chicago with her husband and son. She specializes in personal, confessional graphic novels and travelogues. The Peapod Farms books are Lucy's first graphic novels for kids. Find her online at @lucyknisley.