Click (Click Series #1)

by Kayla Miller, Kayla Miller (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

The start of a fun and touching graphic novel series about middle school and the stresses that come with it. Join Olive as she experiences disappointment after disappointment in her quest to perform. Is all hope truly lost?

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school, perfect for fans of Smile and Real Friends.

Olive wants to get in on the act . . . . . . Any act! Olive “clicks” with everyone in the fifth grade—until one day she doesn’t. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she begins to panic, wondering why all her friends have already formed their own groups . . . without her. With the performance drawing closer by the minute, will Olive be able to find her own place in the show before the curtain comes up? New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller has woven together a heartfelt and insightful story about navigating friendships, leaning on family, and learning to take the stage in the most important role of all.

Read more about Olive & friends in the World of Click books!

Click Graphic Novels:

Click

Act

Camp

Clash

Crunch

Break

Stuck

Besties Graphic Novels:

Besties: Work It Out

Besties: Find Their Groove

Besties: Prank War

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781328911124
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	01/08/2019
Series:	Kayla Miller's Click Series , #1
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	GN360L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Kayla Miller is the New York Times bestselling creator of the graphic novels Click, Camp, Act, Clash, Crunch, Break, and Stuck and the coauthor of the Besties series from the World of Click. An author-illustrator and cartoonist with a BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Kayla lives and works in New York. 

Kayla Miller is the New York Times bestselling creator of the graphic novels Click, Camp, Act, Clash, Crunch, Break, and Stuck and the coauthor of the Besties series from the World of Click. An author-illustrator and cartoonist with a BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Kayla lives and works in New York. 

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2018
Gr 3–6—Outgoing fifth grader Olive has a problem: she's good friends with almost everyone in her class, but she isn't best friends with anyone. She's perfectly happy in her role as floating social butterfly until it comes time for the big variety show, when all her friends form acts without her before she realizes what's going on. Olive sinks slowly into depression as she fails to "click" with any of her cliquey friend groups, until funky, green-haired Aunt Molly invites her over for an aunt-niece sleepover. After spending the night watching old TV variety shows, Olive is inspired by the witty hosts and hostesses who introduce and banter with the acts on their shows, and dreams about taking on that role herself for the variety show. Can she convince her friends and family that this is the right fit for her? Heavy lines and calm pastels create the perfect tone to offset this introspective story of self-discovery. Well-defined, consistent frames and gutters, along with clear-cut visual storytelling and readable lettering, make this an excellent recommendation for fans of the format and newcomers alike. VERDICT Those who enjoy Raina Telgemeier, Victoria Jamieson, and the like will find this a lighter but welcome addition and be happy to hear Olive's adventures will continue.—Darla Salva Cruz, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY

School Library Journal

10/29/2018
Olive has lots of friends at school, but when Mr. Florez announces the fifth grade talent show, no one invites her to be part of an act. Feeling abandoned, Olive experiences an existential crisis about her place in the universe, complete with anxiety dreams, advice sessions with her aunt, and tense confrontations with her mother. She’s confused about how to address her feelings of alienation without begging to be included, but eventually, she finds inspiration for her role in the show, as well as insight into how she fits in with her friends. Thick lines, pastel colors, and uncluttered panels help make the story easy and enjoyable to follow. In both the text and art, Miller’s debut authentically conveys nuanced challenges and everyday moments of childhood, offering a guide for kids navigating friendship, family, and goals. Ages 10–12. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly

"This bright and friendly graphic novel is rendered with pleasing, pastel-toned illustrations reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier's art and should appeal to a similar audience." — Kirkus Reviews

"Kids who have ever worried about their friendships or popularity will find solidarity in Olive’s familiar story. This story of a kid learning how to use her voice will appeal to fans of Shannon Hale’s Real Friends (2017)." — Booklist

"Well-defined, consistent frames and gutters, along with clear-cut visual storytelling and readable lettering, make this an excellent recommendation for fans of the format and newcomers alike. Those who enjoy Raina Telgemeier, Victoria Jamieson, and the like will find this a lighter but welcome addition and be happy to hear Olive’s adventures will continue." — School Library Journal

"In both the text and art, Miller’s debut authentically conveys nuanced challenges and everyday moments of childhood, offering a guide for kids navigating friendship, family, and goals." — Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

2018-08-27

Sometimes you can feel lonely without being alone.

When a talent show is announced to Olive's fifth-grade class, everyone is excited. Olive has lots of friends and moves seamlessly among different peer groups that include karate-loving boys, a cheer-obsessed trio of girls, and a pair of friends who are aspiring magicians. No one, however, has invited Olive to join their group for the talent show, and her confidence wanes. While her friends are not actively excluding her, she suddenly feels adrift without a clique of her own. A weekend with her funky, green-haired aunt helps Olive decide that she will have her own act, without a group behind her. A bit apprehensive, she announces her decision and discovers that not only have things worked out well, but that she has gained a new measure of self-confidence. This bright and friendly graphic novel is rendered with pleasing, pastel-toned illustrations reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier's art and should appeal to a similar audience. While many offerings have delved into mean-girl middle school culture or finding acceptance, Miller's examination takes a more introspective approach with its female protagonist who ultimately determines that she can find happiness both within herself and in her different groups of friends. Main character Olive presents white, while many of her friends, both male and female, are people of color.

A pleasantly quiet exploration of friends, fitting in, and finding one's own way. (Graphic fiction. 7-11)

Kirkus Reviews