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Jul 14, 2020 | ISBN 9780525552864 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
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Jul 14, 2020 | ISBN 9780525552864 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Jul 14, 2020 | ISBN 9780525552857 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Jul 14, 2020 | ISBN 9780525552871 | Middle Grade (8-12)
This middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Roller Girl and Smile introduces Jamila and Shirley, two unlikely friends who save each other’s summers while solving their neighborhood’s biggest mysteries.Jamila Waheed is staring down a lonely summer in a new neighborhood–until she meets Shirley Bones. Sure, Shirley’s a little strange, but both girls need a new plan for the summer, and they might as well become friends.Then this kid Oliver shows up begging for Shirley’s help. His pet gecko has disappeared, and he’s sure it was stolen! That’s when Jamila discovers Shirley’s secret: She’s the neighborhood’s best kid detective, and she’s on the case. When Jamila discovers she’s got some detective skills of her own, a crime-solving partnership is born.The mystery of the missing gecko turns Shirley and Jamila’s summer upside down. And when their partnership hits a rough patch, they have to work together to solve the greatest mystery of all: What it means to be a friend.
Gillian Goerz is a Canadian illustrator, writer, cartoonist, and creator of the Shirley and Jamila series. Her illustrations can be found in books such as Ryan North’s choosable path adventures To Be or Not to Be and Romeo and/or Juliet…. More about Gillian Goerz
Praise for Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer“Goerz is a master of character development, making no one into a villain and no one into a saint and giving each a fascinating role to play. . . . An action-packed graphic novel about finding—and forgiving—our closest friends.” —Kirkus, starred review“This well-executed graphic novel strikes a balance between a focus on meaningful relationships and just plain fun; it’s a great choice for fans of both the ‘Cam Jansen’ books and Raina Telgemeier.” —School Library Journal
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