![]() My only issue with the entire thing is that the book is large enough that the glued binding is already starting to come loose in some places, but that’s an inevitability with glued instead of sewn. And the amount of comics you get for $13 is honestly a steal, as this is a chunky book at 319 pages. The art is also very good, with a simple, fun style and beautiful color work. The treatment of conflict and lashing out is well done. The narrative has a satisfying conclusion, and the characterization is solid throughout, with everyone feeling unique despite a large cast of characters. The plot also covers Maggie’s struggle with mean kids, her worries about being as good at school as her siblings, and a mysterious monster on school grounds. I also liked the subplot that her parents had to be educated and come around to how hard things were for her, and the inclusion of complicated and nuanced family dynamics added to the overall depth and realism of the plot. Personally I have also struggled with OCD-like symptoms and intrusive thoughts that if I don’t do X, Y will happen, so it was good to read a book that shows a variety of ways that anxiety and compulsions can manifest. Just Roll with It: (A Graphic Novel) by Veronica Agarwal, Lee Durfey-Lavoie 5.0 (3) Paperback 11.99 12.99 Save 8 Hardcover 20.99 Paperback 11.99 eBook 8.99 Audiobook 0. Both of the creators have struggled with mental health and I think it really adds to the realism and heart that the book has. New + exciting things are happening at Brave Sign up to stay to date with events, deals, and whats. The main reason I got this book is that it’s a realistic and careful portrayal of OCD and anxiety, which made it a very relatable read. Just Roll with It: (A Graphic Novel) Lee Durfey-Lavoie. Just Roll With It follows Maggie during her first year of middle school as she makes new friends and gets involved with the D&D/role playing club. Fans of realistic graphic novels may enjoy this.I really loved this book and I hope it ends up getting the recognition it deserves. Includes an array of likable characters of different colors, ethnicities, backgrounds, who model loving relationships and open communication. Her family and friends are supportive, though, and listen to her fears and concerns – eventually she meets with a therapist to start talking about what’s bothering her, who promises to help her come up with different coping strategies that don’t play into her OCD. He is quite lithe in stature, below the baggy red flannel that goes down to his mid-thighs and white swoop-cut t-shirt underneath that he often wears. With no overt initial comment, the narrative follows sixth-grader Maggie as she navigates the new challenges of middle school. ![]() Although she does make a really good friend, and they join a fun afterschool club where they get to play a role-playing game based on their favorite fandom, Maggie’s anxiety only increases, and her OCD gets worse. Dakota Cole (Hero name D.C.) is a teenage boy with medium length (slightly past the ears) bright raspberry red hair, and he has bright yellowish-amber eyes. She skillfully highlights the challenges of disability, without. She has some coping mechanisms/rituals that she uses to help her feel more calm and in control – like rolling a d20 (20-sided die) to help her make decisions (or predict how well things will turn out if she makes the choices she wants to). As a mother of a CP kid herself, Jamies first-hand experience shines through in this novel. ![]() Maggie is starting 6th grade and she’s anxious about making friends and making the transition to middle school.
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