The trope of competing clubs at school is a tried and true source of drama for everything from chapter books to feature films. Like Lori said, pressure comes from both sides, and Chmakova dealt with both angles well. Bullies are also a fact of life in middle school, and I liked how Chmakova’s portrayals weren’t the typical two-dimensional baddies.Įva: One of the things I really responded to is that the kids’ home life isn’t ignored. Pressures can come from school and home, one affecting the other. It captures the feeling of middle school very well, with the search for a place to belong and feel safe. The school environment Chmakova painted was very different from the urban school I work in, but many of the dynamics between the students and those feelings of angst felt very real. So, fellow Good Comics for Kids contributors, what did you think of this slice of life look at middle school life?Įsther: I’ve been in middle school for the last 13 years, and I can honestly say that overall the mood and characterizations were pretty good.
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