Squished A Graphic Novel, Megan Wagner Lloyd
Squished A Graphic Novel, Megan Wagner Lloyd
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Synopsis

From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new audiobook, adapted from the graphic novel about finding your own space... especially when you're in a family of nine!Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated.Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter have once again teamed up to tell a funny, heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing up.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ on October 18, 2025

A middle-grade graphic novel about a young girl in a large family. Enjoyed: 🎨 Eleven-year-old Avery's portrayal. Loving and helpful despite her frustrations. 🎨 The younger siblings. Really adorable, but I'm glad they aren't in my house. 😅 🎨 The realistic depiction of the struggles and joys of being o......more

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on April 02, 2023

This is my third Megan Wagner Lloyd book and I think that she will definitely be a writer that I continue to read. Allergic still stands as my favorite, but this one is definitely a close second. Honestly, it was the name and cover that led me to picking up Squished. It's a middle grade graphic novel......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on December 20, 2023

A family with seven kids and how the eldest girl child is handling their day to day life. This graphic novel is so underrated. It actually has so many good things to offer to the young readers as well as to the adults as it shows how to handle some of the most mundane yet unavoidable situations we wo......more

Goodreads review by Leigh on April 18, 2023

Hundreds more "Librarian's Perspective" reviews at MrsReaderPants. Squished has cute and coloful graphics, but I’m sad to say I didn’t love it. I still recommend it for elementary libraries, but I’ve got several “didn’t likes” in the review. In fact, after writing the review, I’m thinking maybe I am......more

Goodreads review by Aleksandra on January 31, 2024

I hope Avery will be earning a lot of money as an artist. She's going to need it for all the therapy sessions when she grows up.......more


Quotes

Praise for Squished:Instant National Indie BestsellerBarnes & Noble Most Anticipated Kids' BookGood Housekeeping Kids' Book Award WinnerAmerican Library Association Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenBank Street College Best Children's Book★ "A charming and achingly relatable snapshot of life in a big family." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Nutter's warm and appealing artwork comically captures the crowded chaos of the Lee household and the matter-of-fact diversity of the town, and the sun-dappled visuals will appeal to anyone who loves the work of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale... This stirring and dynamic graphic novel is sure to win a lot of hearts." -- Booklist, starred review"Avery's plights are amusing and approachable, with art from Nutter that is gentle and light-filled. This engaging graphic novel tackles very real feelings and will keep readers invested in Avery's life. Highly recommended." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Brightly colored landscapes and keen dialogue artfully depict common eldest daughter woes." -- Publishers Weekly"A warm, heartfelt, relatable comic that shines a light on a "squished" sibling as Avery tries to become more independent and weather life's changes while still finding her own place at home." -- The Horn Book"There is so much to love about this title... The storytelling is fast-paced and has many humorous moments... The artwork is busy and offers the frenetic feel of the hustle and bustle of a large family. The colorization looks vivid and warm, which wraps up the warm tingly feelings all readers will be left with. Another great addition to the middle-grade comics collection." -- School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids Blog"This delightful graphic novel about growing up and carving out your own space is perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier." -- Barnes & Noble"An exciting graphic novel by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter. Most kids will relate to Avery and enjoy this heartwarming story." -- Kellen Bhatt, kid reporter for TIME for Kids"This graphic novels underscores that seemingly opposite things can both be true: You can adore a large family's sense of belonging but still crave some alone time (and your own room). Fans of Sisters will gobble up this book." -- Good HousekeepingPraise for Allergic:Instant National Indie BestsellerSchool Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of the YearAmerican Library Association Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenNew York Public Library Best Book for Kids"There's a lot packed into this graphic novel beyond the allergy story line: how family dynamics change with a new baby's arrival, how kids struggle to fit in and find friends. But while it addresses serious issues and emotions, Allergic, unlike hives and sneezing, is mostly madcap fun." -- The New York Times"Allergic is the sweetest story you'll read all year. A touching chronicle of a young girl's severe allergies woven into a meaningful journey of friendship, family, and self-discovery." -- Terri Libenson, New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Emmie★ "A heartachingly enjoyable tale of resilience." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Readers will root for this realistic and relatable fifth grader, who's capable of kindness as well as envy and self-doubt... readers will easily identify with her trials and accomplishments." -- School Library Journal"Vibrant... easy to recommend." -- Booklist"Warm and well-paced... an encouraging tale for young readers engaging with the world of pets, family, and friendships." -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for the Allergic Audiobook:★ "A first-rate full-cast audio treatment... Thanks to expertly mixed recording effects and a bouncy music score, the production sounds like a radio drama: overlapping voices, yipping dogs, and multitude of noises." -- Booklist, starred review