Description
A contagiously funny graphic novel from bestselling creator Remy Lai. Abby and her four younger siblings are itching to escape their house - literally. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.
Abby Lai is sick of being trapped at home with her FOUR younger siblings! All she wants is to spend more time with her friends, far away from the sticky fingers and snooping eyes of her annoying brothers and sisters. But when a case of chickenpox leaves the Lai kids covered in scratchy red spots and stuck at home for two weeks of nonstop mayhem, Abby thinks this might be the end ... of her sanity. Yet she feels responsible for the situation, since her best friend was Patient Zero and brought chickenpox into their home.
Will the itch to escape her siblings overwhelm Abby or will she realise being a big sister isn't all bad? Full of heart and hijinks, Chickenpox showcases what gets us through good times and bad: family.
A funny and absorbing graphic novel by the award-winning creator of Ghost Book and Pawcasso.
Review
Remy Lai has produced another wonderful, contemporary graphic novel for middle years.
Twelve-year-old Abby lives in Indonesia with her family - her Mum, Dad and four younger siblings. And that is just too many siblings, isn’t it?
Abby is experiencing some friendship issues at school and her situation gets worse when chickenpox hits her household and she is trapped at home for 7 to 10 days. How will Abby survive?!
This is a terrific graphic novel, that portrays themes of family, sibling rivalry, and friendship that is squarely aimed at nine to twelve-year-old readers.
