Book details
A For Effort
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.