Buckle Up by Lawrence Lindell
Age: Middle-grade
Genres: fiction, comic, graphic novel
Published: August 27, 2024
Format: Graphic novel, ~240 pages
Publisher: Random House Graphic
ISBN: 9780593479797
Description by Penguin Random House:
Figuring out family is no easy street, especially in a divorce. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Smile, this contemporary graphic novel introduces a young boy navigating life with his dad, one car ride at a time.
Lonnie is going through big changes in his life—with his parents newly divorced, he’s trying to figure out his new normal. He likes living with his mom and sister, but misses spending time with his father—and the short drives to and from school just aren’t enough.
His dad is determined to make every moment count, relying on the car rides to talk about all of the big things that are hard to talk about elsewhere—divorce, sexuality, racism and more. As Lonnie gets used to this new dynamic and hard conversations, will he be better able to connect to his dad? Or will this new family structure force them even further apart?
This book was a delightful short read for me. It was filled from the beginning with an explosion of comedic style and graphics. The reader is thrust into the feelings and life experiences of Lonnie, whose parents are divorcing. He gets into a little trouble at school, and time with dad proves to be valuable. Perfect for youth interested in positive male lead characters and stories that deal with divorce.
Overall, this is a must-read for me, and many other reluctant readers who just want to zip through the book and discuss it. I hope this review and others like it inspire you to explore the world of graphic novels and libraries. To read more about the author and explore more collections:
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