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Stepping Stones

(A Graphic Novel)

(A Graphic Novel)

(A Graphic Novel)

(A Graphic Novel)

By Lucy Knisley
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By Lucy Knisley
On Tour

By Lucy Knisley
On Tour

By Lucy Knisley
On Tour

By Lucy Knisley
On Tour

By Lucy Knisley
On Tour

By Lucy Knisley
On Tour

By Lucy Knisley
On Tour

By Lucy Knisley
On Tour

Read by Lauren Fortgang, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Patricia Santomasso, Kristen DiMercurio, Bailey Carr, James Fouhey, Neil Hellegers, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Joshua Kane, Amy Landon and Barrett Leddy

By Lucy Knisley
On Tour

Read by Lauren Fortgang, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Patricia Santomasso, Kristen DiMercurio, Bailey Carr, James Fouhey, Neil Hellegers, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Joshua Kane, Amy Landon and Barrett Leddy

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Part of Peapod Farm

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Paperback $13.99

May 05, 2020 | ISBN 9781984896841 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $20.99

May 05, 2020 | ISBN 9780593125243 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $23.99

May 05, 2020 | ISBN 9781984896858 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $9.99

May 05, 2020 | ISBN 9781984896865 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $15.00

Oct 06, 2020 | 71 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Stepping Stones

    This contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about family and belonging from New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley is a perfect read for fans of Awkward and Be Prepared.

    Jen is used to not getting what she wants. So suddenly moving the country and getting new stepsisters shouldn’t be too much of a surprise.

    Jen did not want to leave the city. She did not want to move to a farm with her mom and her mom’s new boyfriend, Walter. She did not want to leave her friends and her dad.

    Most of all, Jen did not want to get new “sisters,” Andy and Reese.

    As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn’t hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers’ market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family . . . and where she fits in.

    New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley brings to life a story inspired from her own childhood in an amazing journey of unlikely friends, sisters, and home.

    “Funny, sweet, and real.” -Jennifer & Matthew Holm, co-creators of the bestselling Babymouse series

    “This book is gorgeous. Highly recommended.” -Kristen Gudsnuk, creator of Making Friends

    About Stepping Stones

    This contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about family and belonging from New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley is a perfect read for fans of Awkward and Be Prepared.

    Jen is used to not getting what she wants. So suddenly moving the country and getting new stepsisters shouldn’t be too much of a surprise.

    Jen did not want to leave the city. She did not want to move to a farm with her mom and her mom’s new boyfriend, Walter. She did not want to leave her friends and her dad.

    Most of all, Jen did not want to get new “sisters,” Andy and Reese.

    As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn’t hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers’ market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family . . . and where she fits in.

    New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley brings to life a story inspired from her own childhood in an amazing journey of unlikely friends, sisters, and home.

    “Funny, sweet, and real.” -Jennifer & Matthew Holm, co-creators of the bestselling Babymouse series

    “This book is gorgeous. Highly recommended.” -Kristen Gudsnuk, creator of Making Friends

    About Stepping Stones

    This contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about family and belonging from New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley is a perfect read for fans of Awkward and Be Prepared.

    Jen is used to not getting what she wants. So suddenly moving the country and getting new stepsisters shouldn’t be too much of a surprise.

    Jen did not want to leave the city. She did not want to move to a farm with her mom and her mom’s new boyfriend, Walter. She did not want to leave her friends and her dad.

    Most of all, Jen did not want to get new “sisters,” Andy and Reese.

    As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn’t hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers’ market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family . . . and where she fits in.

    New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley brings to life a story inspired from her own childhood in an amazing journey of unlikely friends, sisters, and home.

    “Funny, sweet, and real.” -Jennifer & Matthew Holm, co-creators of the bestselling Babymouse series

    “This book is gorgeous. Highly recommended.” -Kristen Gudsnuk, creator of Making Friends

    About Stepping Stones

    This contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about family and belonging from New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley is a perfect read for fans of Awkward and Be Prepared.

    Jen is used to not getting what she wants. So suddenly moving the country and getting new stepsisters shouldn’t be too much of a surprise.

    Jen did not want to leave the city. She did not want to move to a farm with her mom and her mom’s new boyfriend, Walter. She did not want to leave her friends and her dad.

    Most of all, Jen did not want to get new “sisters,” Andy and Reese.

    As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn’t hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers’ market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family . . . and where she fits in.

    New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley brings to life a story inspired from her own childhood in an amazing journey of unlikely friends, sisters, and home.

    “Funny, sweet, and real.” -Jennifer & Matthew Holm, co-creators of the bestselling Babymouse series

    “This book is gorgeous. Highly recommended.” -Kristen Gudsnuk, creator of Making Friends

    About Stepping Stones

    This contemporary middle-grade graphic novel, adapted for audio with a full cast production, about family and belonging from New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley is a perfect listen for fans of Awkward and Be Prepared.

    Jen is used to not getting what she wants. So suddenly moving the country and getting new stepsisters shouldn’t be too much of a surprise.

    Jen did not want to leave the city. She did not want to move to a farm with her mom and her mom’s new boyfriend, Walter. She did not want to leave her friends and her dad.

    Most of all, Jen did not want to get new “sisters,” Andy and Reese.

    As if learning new chores on Peapod Farm wasn’t hard enough, having to deal with perfect-at-everything Andy might be the last straw for Jen. Besides cleaning the chicken coop, trying to keep up with the customers at the local farmers’ market, and missing her old life, Jen has to deal with her own insecurities about this new family . . . and where she fits in.

    New York Times bestselling author Lucy Knisley brings to life a story inspired from her own childhood in an amazing journey of unlikely friends, sisters, and home.


    AUDIO CAST LIST:
    * Lauren Fortgang as Jen
    * Sarah Mollo-Christensen as Mom
    * Patricia Santomasso as Andy
    with Kristen DiMercurio as Reese, Bailey Carr as Victoria, James Fouhey as Eddie, Neil Hellegers as Steve Morgan, Sean Patrick Hopkins as Walter, Joshua Kane as the Post Office Clerk, Amy Landon as Bonnie, and Barrett Leddy as Mr. Archer


    “Funny, sweet, and real.” -Jennifer & Matthew Holm, co-creators of the bestselling Babymouse series

    “This book is gorgeous. Highly recommended.” -Kristen Gudsnuk, creator of Making Friends

    Listen to a sample from Stepping Stones

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    About Lucy Knisley

    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… More about Lucy Knisley

    About Lucy Knisley

    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… More about Lucy Knisley

    About Lucy Knisley

    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… More about Lucy Knisley

    About Lucy Knisley

    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… More about Lucy Knisley

    About Lucy Knisley

    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… More about Lucy Knisley

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $13.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    May 05, 2020 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984896841

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    May 05, 2020 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593125243

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $23.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    May 05, 2020 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984896858

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Random House Graphic
    May 05, 2020 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984896865

    Category: Children’s Graphic Novels | Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Oct 06, 2020 | 71 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593341414

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    Praise

    “This candid, heartwarming look at a child grappling with major changes will resonate with fans of Raina Telgemeier and Svetlana Chmakova and anyone trying to find their place.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “A realistic and relatable story of tween growth.” —The Horn Book, starred review
     
    “Knisley balances humor and deeply felt emotion to capture the particular unfairness of being a child at the mercy of parental decisions.” —Publishers Weekly
     
    “Painfully realistic, this is a strong addition to the middle-grade shelf.” —Kirkus Reviews
     
    “A quietly charming tale.” —Booklist
     
    “Jen’s awkwardness, her struggles with math, and her grudging acceptance of her new life make her a relatable heroine that readers will root for.” —The Bulletin 

    Awards

    Kentucky Bluegrass Award NOMINEE 2021

    Kansas State Reading Circle Award SELECTION 2020

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