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Chiggers Paperback – June 17, 2008

by Hope Larson (Author, Illustrator)

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Abby is back at the same old camp she goes to every summer -- except for the fact that this summer, nothing is the same. Her friend Rose is a cabin assistant, her friend Beth is pierced, and now the only person who doesn't seem too cool for Abby is Shasta, the new girl. Shasta, who was struck by lightning, whose Internet boyfriend is a senior in high school, and who is totally annoying to everyone but Abby....

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"Chiggers is a fresh, honest, and sweetly touching story drawn by a master artist. Kudos!" -- Jennifer L. Holm, Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Penny from Heaven and Our Only May Amelia, and co-creator of Babymouse

"Hope Larson shows off the deft storytelling and inventive layouts that made her a web-comics sensation." -- Gene Yang, Michael L. Printz Award-winning creator of American Born Chinese

About the Author

Hope Larson is the author of Who Is AC? and the author-illustrator of Mercury, Chiggers, Gray Horses, and Salamander Dream, which Publishers Weekly named one of 2005's best comics. She won a 2007 Eisner Award, the highest honor for a comic artist. She lives with her husband in Los Angeles. You can visit her at HopeLarson.com.

Age Range: 10 - 14 years
Grade Level: 5 - 9
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (June 17, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416935878
ISBN-13: 978-1416935872
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 34 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #577 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > New Experiences
- #1496 in Books > Children's Books > Comics & Graphic Novels
- #3291 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Friendship, Social Skills & School Life > Friendship

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Darockb

A "Meaningful" Book for My Reading-Challenged Daughter

May 30, 2012

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My 12-year old daughter was recently diagnosed with ADD and a learning disability. It seems she lacks a visual memory -- her comprehension (listening and reading) suffers because she can't "see in her mind" the narrative of a story or utilize mnemonic devices. Her doctor recommended to us that we try comics or graphic novels to help develop it. We're not readers of comics, and our daughter wasn't excited about reading them because she felt it would make her look dumb. On the advice of A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics: Choosing Titles Your Children Will Love, we bought "Chiggers". We're grateful to Hope Larson (author) and the write-up about this book in the Guide. "Chiggers" really spoke to my daughter directly as it captures so perfectly the intensity and chaos of young girls' emotions and relationships as they come of age. Its frank, realistic narrative is emotionally deep and literary in every sense and is enhanced by Larson's art. My daughter now wants to read all of Larson's work (which I've just purchased).

We're grateful to Hope Larson for writing (and drawing) directly to our daughter in a way that she could readily experience and embrace her work, and for inspiring enthusiasm in her about reading. And we're grateful to A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics: Choosing Titles Your Children Will Love for recommending her work.

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September 9, 2008

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Hope Larson takes the cliche "a picture is worth 1,000 words" and brings it to stunning life in "Chiggers." The story is realistic, but touching, and young readers will receive a deep challenge of interpreting a mystical weave of incredible brush strokes. Readers of all ages can lose themselves in the intricate web of Hope Larson's brilliant art.

Perhaps those who are not as interested in the deeper visual aspects of life will fail to notice the emotive content that lies within Chiggers' pages. But those who are in tune to the richness of content that graphic story telling offers are in for a treat. You can tell nervousness in brush strokes, and feel the characters' emotions visually as they are upset or angry.

I have read some reviewers' problems with recognizing the characters, but I could tell each one apart. Perhaps a characters page in future printings could easily rectify this? I find them useful, even in extremely easy cases.

One day, I will gladly hand "Chiggers" to my future children, and help them learn the richness of graphic storytelling. Until then, I will happily enjoy the book myself, even being far outside the target demographic.

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Graphic novel with "teenage life" theme

July 26, 2008

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I don't have a lot of experience with graphic novels. Serious graphic novels, like Persepolis and other books in that ilk, are interesting for their blend of literary merit and use of art to capture a sense of action, mood, or place.

Chiggers, by Hope Larson, falls in that category, with a young adult focus.

Abby goes to summer camp, again. Her older friend is too busy for her (now an employee of the camp), her bunkmates talk behind everyone's backs, and the new girl, Shasta, is full of... stories? Hit by lightning? Has a long-distance internet boyfriend? Has "problems" getting oxygen to her cells?

Abby finds herself torn between wanting to fit in, having adventures, avoiding nerds, meeting boy nerds, and more. She is a "tween," sensing that she has the spirit of the child, but the social needs of the teen.

Hope Larson's sketches are wonderfully suited for the text. She is a master at the "dramatic pause" with the correct sketch. Highlights include:

- Two girls salivating over a mental image of rocker Ricky Vee without his shirt (p. 14).

- Egyptian Rat Screw card game instructions (p. 16)! I know this game as "Egyptian Rat Killer," adding the rule that you can slap on the play of any 10 card. No jewelry wearing allowed. Play it once, and you'll know what I mean.

- Chigger description (p. 24). However, they really don't burrow under your skin. The intense itching is your allergic reaction to their saliva.

- The reaction of Shasta to the idea of a home without a computer (p. 43).

- Instructions for making a friendship bracelet (p. 57).

- Discussion of chicken parts sandwiches and jell-o from horse hooves (p.65).

- Total bliss then profound sadness in the shower (p. 96-98).

- The notion that a piece of lightning is still in Shasta, like a splinter, waiting to come out (p. 153).

There's an age where kids will find this book "too juvenile." I think the 10-14 year olds will find it of particular interest. And I sense that more girls than boys will find it interesting.

By the way, as someone who once had over one hundred chigger bites below the belt, I guarantee you that it would make camp very, very uncomfortable.

Who knows? You may use the "chiggers defense" someday!

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