Peanut
In which I channel my enormous fondness for teenagers into a graphic novel illustrated by Paul Hoppe.
… the hardest thing about a peanut allergy is remembering to stay vigilant, especially if you don’t actually have one.
“Librarians, teachers, and parents should definitely share this book with teens looking for realistic graphic novels about schools, friendship, peer pressure, or moral choices.”
–The Miami Herald
Before you write me off as some kind of messed up, delusional psycho, think about what it’s like to be thrown in a situation where everyone knows everyone … and no one knows you.
“A smart, affecting graphic young adult novel … The teenagers’ dialogue is almost always witty, acerbic and perceptive, and also sweet when it needs to be. Sadie’s allergy may be fake, but the sentiments in Peanut are not …”
“I need to know if this has peanuts in it. A couple of years ago, I ate one by accident and almost died.”
“It’s not easy being both hip and life-affirming, but this team has the secret formula.”
Maybe one day they’ll find a cure… until then, I’ll live my life to the fullest, aware that any moment could be my last.
Illustrated by Paul Hoppe
