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Timid

Timid

Published in
2024
3.67
on Goodreads (78)

Description

  A semiautobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about frenemies, fitting in, and finding your voice. Cecil Hall and his family have just moved from Florida to Massachusetts, near Boston. Cecil is anxious about making friends because he doesn't know where he'll fit in. His older sister, Leah, thinks he should befriend the other Black kids at his new school, but Cecil isn't sure how he'd go about doing that. He wants to be known for his comics-making talent, anyway. But the few kids who are impressed by Cecil's art aren't always nice to him. When one of his drawings is misused and gets him into serious trouble, can Cecil stand up for himself and figure out who his real friends are?
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
266 pages

Why to read

  • Inspires courage and confidence
  • Promotes environmental awareness
  • Fosters creativity and imagination
  • Highlights the importance of friendship