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New school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent's divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel. A STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER - A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave's father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce. As if learning a whole new language wasn't hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends. Jose Pimienta's stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.
Author: Jose Pimienta
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 02/18/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Library Binding
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.40h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593569436
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 554626 / Halfway to Somewhere
Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2025 pg. 79
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2025 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
Jose Pimienta was raised in Mexicali, Baja California and now resides in Los Angeles, CA where they work on comics and storyboards for animation and film. Suncatcher was their debut YA graphic novel and ended on many 'Best of' lists. Their second graphic novel, Twin Cities received four starred reviews and Jose's work with students, in both English and Spanish, has made they a great guest at many school across the US. In their stories, they focus on the importance of Latinx culture and the experience of growing up on the border.
Author: Jose Pimienta
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 02/18/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Library Binding
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.40h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593569436
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 554626 / Halfway to Somewhere
Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2025 pg. 79
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2025 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
Jose Pimienta was raised in Mexicali, Baja California and now resides in Los Angeles, CA where they work on comics and storyboards for animation and film. Suncatcher was their debut YA graphic novel and ended on many 'Best of' lists. Their second graphic novel, Twin Cities received four starred reviews and Jose's work with students, in both English and Spanish, has made they a great guest at many school across the US. In their stories, they focus on the importance of Latinx culture and the experience of growing up on the border.
Description
New school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent's divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel. A STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER - A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave's father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce. As if learning a whole new language wasn't hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends. Jose Pimienta's stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.
Author: Jose Pimienta
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 02/18/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Library Binding
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.40h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593569436
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 554626 / Halfway to Somewhere
Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2025 pg. 79
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2025 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
Jose Pimienta was raised in Mexicali, Baja California and now resides in Los Angeles, CA where they work on comics and storyboards for animation and film. Suncatcher was their debut YA graphic novel and ended on many 'Best of' lists. Their second graphic novel, Twin Cities received four starred reviews and Jose's work with students, in both English and Spanish, has made they a great guest at many school across the US. In their stories, they focus on the importance of Latinx culture and the experience of growing up on the border.
Author: Jose Pimienta
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 02/18/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Library Binding
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.40h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593569436
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 554626 / Halfway to Somewhere
Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2025 pg. 79
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2025 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
Jose Pimienta was raised in Mexicali, Baja California and now resides in Los Angeles, CA where they work on comics and storyboards for animation and film. Suncatcher was their debut YA graphic novel and ended on many 'Best of' lists. Their second graphic novel, Twin Cities received four starred reviews and Jose's work with students, in both English and Spanish, has made they a great guest at many school across the US. In their stories, they focus on the importance of Latinx culture and the experience of growing up on the border.
