Author Profile
Jennifer L. Holm
2 Books
Jennifer L. Holm is a highly acclaimed American children's author and the recipient of multiple Newbery Honors for works like Our Only May Amelia. She is widely known for her engaging middle-grade novels, such as The Lion of Mars, and for co-creating popular graphic novel series like Sunny Side Up with her brother. Her versatile storytelling spans historical fiction, science fiction, and contemporary realistic drama, making her a staple in children's literature.
Books in "Squish"
A brand new school year has started in the microscopic world, and everyone's favorite amoeba is back. You are Squish, and you are facing the typical, terrible challenges of school. Your biggest goals are figuring out how to sit with the cool kids at lunch and understanding why the cafeteria nachos are so incredibly delicious.
But school drama is not your only problem. You also have to worry about giant asteroids threatening to destroy the world, and whether a group of terrifying leeches will spell the end of your favorite comic book hero, Super Amoeba. You and your best friends must navigate a hilarious maze of gross science, everyday school problems, and wild adventures.
This fast paced, action packed graphic novel is bursting with funny moments and superhero action. You will laugh out loud as Squish tries to save the world, one single cell at a time. It is a perfect blend of comedy and science that will keep you eagerly turning the pages to see what tiny disaster happens next.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
98 Pages
Being a microscopic organism is hard, but surviving elementary school might just be impossible. You are Squish, a friendly, completely ordinary amoeba trying to make it through the daily horrors of life in a tiny pond. Your absolute favorite escape is reading the thrilling comic book adventures of your idol, Super Amoeba, who always knows exactly how to save the day and defeat the bad guys.
In the real world, though, you are definitely not a superhero. You just want to survive the school day without any trouble. But when a massive, terrifying bully decides to target your sweet, innocent best friend, you can no longer just float by in the background. You have to figure out how to channel your inner comic book hero.
This wildly funny, fast paced graphic novel combines gross out science facts with hilarious school drama. You will cheer for Squish as he searches for the courage to stand up to bullies and protect his friends. It is a fantastic adventure that proves you do not need actual superpowers to do the right thing and be a true hero.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
90 Pages
