Wires Crossed: A Graphic Novel

Description: Is this what middle school is all about? Being stuck in the middle? Twelve-year-old Mia feels like everything and everyone is changing--and she is caught in the middle. Stuck between old friends and new friends...between feeling like a kid and growing up...

Brief description:

ONeillJones is a comic book artist and illustrator who lives for a good story. She has drawn for publishers and brands such as DC, IDW, Jordan Brand, Marvel, and Simon & Schuster. Her debut graphic novel series, Reject Squad, will be published in 2024 by Balzer + Bray. When she's not busy living out her wildest childhood dreams, she's probably wrangling kids or playing video games with the love of her life.

Review Quotes:

"Fantaskey's endearing stand-alone graphic novel captures the gentle angst of this age with pitch-perfection, combining empathetic characters with gentle humor that's reminiscent of the work of Kayla Miller and Raina Telgemeier. . . . An achingly authentic and relatable examination of adolescent friendship." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

An enjoyable graphic novel about friendship, growing up, and all-things-engineering. . . . The quirky cast, including a sci-fi-loving dad, coupon-cutting scientist mom, and an ant-obsessed sibling, add humor and liveliness. - Horn Book Magazine

The relatable scenarios and relationships will draw readers in and keep them engaged in this page-turner . . . with vibrant cartoon illustrations and dynamic panels. A must-read graphic novel that will draw fans of Jerry Craft's New Kid and Raina Telgemeier's Smile. - School Library Journal (starred review)