"Positively shines with big laughs and big feelings." - Kirkus , starred review "A timely and highly relatable addition to any middle grade collection, this will resonate with readers navigating friendship changes, self confidence, and social anxiety, making it an essential purchase for school libraries." - School Library Journal , starred review "[A] resounding success. Cassie [is] an incredibly warm and accessible." - Booklist -- Praise for the Indie Bestseller DREAM ON (Book 1) *An Indie Bestseller* *A Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner* NPR Best of 2025 "Heartfelt and accessible: another winner from a beloved author." - Kirkus , starred review "Delightful and reassuring. Dream On is a luminous reminder that feeling things strongly also means truly enjoying the good parts." - Shelf Awareness , starred review " [A] heartfelt graphic novel series opener about friendship, family, and finding where one belongs.
" - Publishers Weekly , starred review "Hale is one of the biggest names in the middle-grade comics space; any new title from her is cause for celebration." -- Booklist , starred review "If you have Raina-obsessed readers in your life who have read the "Smile" books, as well as her two stand-alone graphic novels, "Drama" and "Ghosts," here are some other recommendations." - Colby Sharp, The New York Times , 'My Kids Love Raina Telgemeier Books. What Should They Read Next?' "This heartfelt graphic novel tackles family and friendship hardships with compassion and is recommended for fans of Raina Telgemeier." - School Library Journal " Busy and colorful panel art reflects Cassie's shifting emotions and aptly captures the hustle and bustle of a home with six children and two harried parents; a supportive school environment; the protagonist's flights of fancy; and the abundance of a restaurant buffet." - Horn Book gonist's flights of fancy; and the abundance of a restaurant buffet." - Horn Book gonist's flights of fancy; and the abundance of a restaurant buffet." - Horn Book gonist's flights of fancy; and the abundance of a restaurant buffet.
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