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A For Effort

A For Effort

Published in
2024
3.78
on Goodreads (105)

Description

The next semiautobiographical graphic novel from Jarad Greene continues to follow Jay, this time as he faces his freshman year of high school-and a whole new world of friendships, self-discovery, and stress about the future.The start of Jay's freshman year is full of new things . . . New friends. New classes. New challenges.All of which are expected, until his new friend group's obsession with perfect grades puts the pressure on-especially when his best subject, art, is full. Without it to anchor him, Jay hopes theater class will be the easy A he's looking for. But when the class begins, Jay finds himself struggling like never before. Turns out balancing Shakespeare with biology and geometry is a lot harder than he thought. Will Jay be able to step into the spotlight and deliver an A+ performance? Perfect for readers of Yehudi Mercado and Rachel Elliott, A for Effort's refreshingly witty and honest story is a heartfelt exploration of how it's not always the outcome but the journey itself that truly matters. 
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
224 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • The book provides unique insights into the challenges of academic life, encouraging readers to persevere through difficulties.
  • Jarad Greene's writing style is engaging and relatable, making the book a delightful read for people of all ages.
  • The narrative offers valuable life lessons on the importance of effort over innate talent, inspiring readers to adopt a growth mindset.
  • Readers who enjoy personal development and motivational stories will find 'A For Effort' to be a compelling addition to their bookshelf.