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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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Grade 5-8–Abby is back for another summer at camp. Her friend, Rose, three years older and now a cabin assistant, cannot spend much time with her so she seeks out new friends. Deni, a city girl who produces a constant stream of conversation about boys, soon comes down with a case of chiggers, and no one is sorry to see her leave. Shasta, a raven-haired girl, replaces her. She was late to arrive, she says, due to being struck by lightning. As is common, the cabinmates cannot all get along, and the others turn against Abby for befriending Shasta. Throw in summer crushes and particle-board camp food, and reading Chiggers provides a ticket to summer fun. Larson delicately handles both the usual middle-school angst and the additional pressures that come with being somewhat different. The style is more Craig Thompson (Goodbye, Chunky Rice [Pantheon, 2006]) than Shojo Beat, and the content is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students.–Sarah Krygier, Solano County Library, Fairfield, CA
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Nerdy, naive Abby can’t wait to return to summer camp and see Rose, the older girl who was her friend last year. But this year Rose is busy, and Abby, irritated and hurt, must find someone else to hang out with. Will it be Shasta, the new girl who nobody likes but who shares some of Abby’s interests; or punky Zoe (whose language reflects her desire to be supercool) and Beth, Zoe’s hanger-on? It’s the familar friendship story, unfolding in somewhat jerky episodes done up in sturdy black-and-white artwork reminiscent of scratchboard. The background will be familiar to any girl who ever went to camp, as will the story’s emotional content: the hurtful backbiting, the jealousy, the fear of being ostracized, the rage at being duped, and the complete preoccupation of a first crush. There’s even a sweet scene of a first delightful kiss. This may be well-trod territory, but it’s traversed with a freshness, sureness, and understanding that speak very well for Larson, who was recongnized with a 2007 Eisner Award for new cartooning talent. Grades 6-8. --Stephanie Zvirin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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 0.6 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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A "Meaningful" Book for My Reading-Challenged Daughter

ByDarockbon 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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Hope for future generations

ByJamie Maldonadoon 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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Not exactly what I thought it would, but better in some ways!

ByS. Brookson August 15, 2016

Format: Paperback

This graphic novel I would suggest for slightly older young readers, younger teens as apposed to tweens, as it implies sex (although does not talk about it) and mentions girls periods. I read it because I give books away to young people and wanted to see what this was about, that and I have an 11 year old daughter. Chiggers is really well written and beautifully illustrated by Hope Larson. Hope also did A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, and I have to say from what little I have read (these two) I really like her work - a lot. Chiggers is about girls at summer camp (my daughter's first was this summer) and all that goes on there. From boyfriends in rock bands dumping their girl friends in letters, to chiggers (of course) to back biting between groups of girls and that painful part of trying to fit in.
The story centers around Abby who in the past has been great friends with Rosie. They are looking forward to hanging out with one another, despite the three year age difference, only Rosie is now a cabin assistant and has no time to spend with Abby. Abby's other camp friends seem to have become too cool for Abby (with piercings and 'proper' boyfriends), but when one leaves, they get a new cabin mate, Shasta. Shasta is very different and takes to Abby, but Shasta has a few things she keeps close to her chest. Can Shasta be trusted, is she a true friend? Shasta and Abby become friends of sorts; they definitely become confidants. Despite the others in the cabin calling Shasta weird, Abby stands by her. Years ago Shasta was struck by lightening and strange things happen to her when there is strong electrical fields. The girls give one another new haircuts. Abby hears who she thinks are friends put her down. The story jumps about, but in a way that works well. It is like taking the boring bits out, and keeping the pertinent parts only, which is what makes it work. It is a touching story of girls getting on and not getting on at summer camp, and shows how some people grow, and others, well, they are who they are!
It is a warming book in a way, almost a form of poetry about girls growing up. I will be looking for more of Hope's work. I think I will try Larson's Mercury next.

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