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Apple Crush by Lucy Knisley
4.0
emotional lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I love this as a follow up to Stepping Stones. Lucy Knisley's writing is so relatable for middle grade readers. Jen's noticed that everyone is starting to pair up, to have crushes on boys, and she just doesn't get it. She doesn't want to change like her friends seem to be, and she also doesn't want to be caught in the middle.

From the writing to the art, there is so much to love about this book. Lucy Knisley is a gem for middle grade readers and I can't wait to get this into their hands!