Agallas (Graphic Novel)

By Raina Telgemeier

A girl's stomachaches reveal deeper fears about school and friendships.

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224 pages· 5,739 words· Est. 1 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Raina's stomachaches start one night and persist, linked to her worries about school, food, and friendships. As she navigates the ups and downs of growing up, she must uncover the root of her anxiety. Can she find the courage to face her fears and find peace? This true story explores the challenges of adolescence with humor and heart.

From the publisher

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts!¡La edicion en espanol de Guts by Raina Telgemeier!Una noche, Raina se despierta sintiendose mal del estomago. Su mama tambien se siente mal, asi que puede tratarse de un virus. Pero una vez que Raina regresa a la escuela, despues de ponerse bien, siente que cada vez que tiene que enfrentar un problema -ya sea si sus amigas le hablan o no, si los chicos de su clase hablan de temas asquerosos, si tiene que hacer un proyecto escolar o si se esta alimentando bien o no- le vuelve a doler el estomago. ¿Que le pasa?Una vez mas, Raina Telgemeier nos brinda una historia encantadora y divertida que nos hace pensar sobre el coraje que se necesita para conquistar nuestros miedos mientras crecemos.Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it’s probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she’s dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina’s tummy trouble isn’t going away… and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What’s going on?Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face – and conquer – her fears.

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