Chickenpox

Written by Remy Lai

Trapped with siblings during chickenpox chaos, can Abby find sanity or embrace family mayhem?

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240 pages· 7,669 words· Est. 52 min read· ~440L

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Abby, the eldest of five, is stuck at home with her siblings, all battling chickenpox. Desperate for freedom and time with friends, she blames herself for the outbreak, as her best friend was Patient Zero. As chaos reigns, Abby must decide if her role as big sister is a burden or a blessing. Will she find a way to embrace the madness, or will the itch to escape prove too strong? Dive into a tale of family, laughter, and unexpected bonds in this heartwarming graphic novel.

From the publisher

“Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier or readers who enjoy graphic novels akin to -Megan -Wagner Lloyd’s Allergic and Varian Johnson’s Twins.” –School Library JournalA 2025 Indie Next List PickThis hilarious and heartwarming contemporary middle-grade graphic novel is about eldest sister Abby, who is sick of being trapped at home with her FOUR younger siblings as they all suffer from the chickenpox. All big sister Abby 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 the chickenpox leaves the Lai kids covered in scratchy red spots and stuck at home together 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 realize being a big sister isn’t all bad? Full of heart and hijinks, Chickenpox showcases what gets us through good times and bad: family.

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