Diary of a Nature Nerd: A Graphic Novel

Description: "Nine-year-old Brooke is a nomad, traveling from National Park to National Park with her botanist mom, and she documents her adventures in her nature diary. But this trip is different! Brooke's mom just married Terrence, who happens to be the father of Brooke's best friend, Jayla, which means Brooke and Jayla are BFFs turned sisters! While camping at North Cascades National Park, Brooke has her heart set on seeing a moose -- the #1 animal she's been longing to see. But when Brooke learns that Jayla, a nomad newbie, spots a moose on her first-ever camping trip, Brooke will do whatever it takes to track down that moose and spot it herself!"--

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An American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children

"Interwoven into this emotionally compelling work of graphic fiction are pages from Brooke's detailed journal highlighting tracking methods, wilderness backpack essentials, and more. Everett's cartoon illustrations are tremendously colorful and cute without sacrificing accuracy or specificity when it comes to depicting wildlife, while the portrayal of Brooke and Jayla's relationship highlights both the joys and challenges of a newly blended family. Budding and well-versed nature enthusiasts alike will enjoy gleaning new insights from Brooke's plentiful observations on the natural world...Infectiously cute and enthusiastically educational." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Debut graphic -novelist Everett has the ever-appealing visual -diary format down pat, and this title will find favor among many early elementary readers... Everett's accessible narrative and detail-rich illustrations have just the right amount of emotional depth... A diary format best friend outdoor adventure worth taking." -- School Library Journal

"Debut graphic novelist Everett offers the perfect summer read for any nature-curious child. Brooke's doodles and animal factoids complement the rich comic panels to create a campy feeling that middle-graders will appreciate. Lovers of Lucy Knisley's Stepping Stones (2020) will enjoy this for its similar true-to-life representation of the ups and downs of belonging to a blended family. Curl up in the crook of a perfect climbing tree to experience this wonderful balance of scientific education, humor, and the trials and triumphs of being a nature nerd." -- Booklist

"Diary of a Nature Nerd has a rather unique and interesting milieu, one that will make it perfectly appealing to outdoorsy kids and those that love animals and/or art, and perhaps interesting those that aren't nature nerds like Brooke to look at the world around them in a different light." -- School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids

"Perfect for parents who want their kids to learn about the environment." -- Bleeding Cool News

"This cute graphic novel about two animal-loving girls will appeal to fans of the PAWS and Animal Rescue Friends series." -- A Kids Book A Day

"An inviting and accessible read... that's just plain fun." -- Cracking the Cover