Speechless

Written and illustrated by Aron Nels Steinke

Mira's voice falters at school, but can she find it when her enemy moves in?

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256 pages· 10,590 words· Est. 2 hour read· GN270L

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Bookroo's summary

Mira hoped middle school would be a new beginning, but anxiety silences her in class. Her former friend Chloe is now her nemesis, and Mira's only escape is her secret animation channel. When Chloe's mom leaves town, Mira's family offers Chloe a place to stay, turning Mira's world upside down. Can Mira find her voice amidst the chaos and reclaim her confidence?

From the publisher

From Eisner Award-winning author Aron Nels Steinke comes a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself.Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. Her former best friend, Chloe, has become her worst enemy, and Mira’s only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe’s mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?

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