Breakout
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acne
Author_Christina Wyman
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books for tween girls
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chronic acne
coming of age
divorced parents
divorced parents dating
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funny middle grade books
growing up
heartfelt
hilarious
humor
inspiring
junior high
kids books about body image
middle school books
parents
pimples
puberty
school setting
self confidence
self esteem
self love
therapy dogs
uplifting
Product details
- ISBN 9780374393342
- Weight: 454g
- Dimensions: 135 x 208mm
- Publication Date: 20 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Ellis Starr likes learning about active volcanos. She does not like having acne that resembles them. But it’s not just cosplaying as a pepperoni pizza that has Ellis on the verge of erupting. Her mum’s hot-and-cold moods have the two of them butting heads nonstop - especially now that her mum is dating for the first time since her parents’ separation. Then there’s Ellis’s best friend, Aggy, whose own life - and skin - seem perfect. And who could forget that Ellis still needs to decide on a research topic for a big school project.
With school proving to be every bit as pesky as a new pimple, Ellis’s only bright spot is the time she spends with her aunt Lydia, whose adorable puppy, Rocco, is a natural stress reliever. (And perhaps the perfect subject for her project.) Maybe this season of breakouts can lead to a breakthrough about what Ellis needs to truly feel good in her own skin.
In her newest novel, bestselling author Christina Wyman tackles a quintessential school experience - acne - with her trademark humour, honesty, and heart.
Christina Wyman is a teacher and writer living in Michigan with her husband and silly rescue cats named Alfred and Greta Cannoli-not to mention the raccoons, owls, and hummingbirds that occupy a tree outside their bedroom window. She grew up in a tiny apartment with her family in Brooklyn, New York, where she dreamed of becoming a writer. Her work has been published in New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Elle, Ms. Magazine, The Independent, and other outlets. When she's not writing, you can find her stocking up on chocolate or trying to convince her husband to adopt more cats. Most recently, she's developed a passion for eating strawberry jam straight out of the jar. Christina is the USA Today-bestselling author of the middle-grade novels Jawbreaker, Slouch, and Breakout. christinawymanbooks.com
