Next Stop (A Graphic Novel)

<b>Get ready for a graphic novel road trip with more than just a few bumps in the road!<br><br>Middle schooler Pia is dealing with grief as she finds herself on the biggest adventure of her life--a bus tour stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. Inspired by a real life road trip and touching on tough topics, but filled with warmth and humor-- Next Stop is a “remarkable debut." (<i>The Horn Book</i>) about family, friendship, and moving on.<br><br>A <i>BOOKPAGE, KIRKUS REVIEWS, </i>AND<i> HORN BOOK </i>BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR</b><br><br>Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents’ decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won’t admit she believes in it, but she’s holding on to hope that the waters may hold the answer to mending her broken family.<br><br><br>The trip is much more than the final stop. The friendships that Pia makes along the way are just as valuable as the destination itself. <i>Next Stop</i> explores grief, resilience, and learning how to laugh again. Debbie Fong weaves together an incredibly strong debut filled with humor and heart, with a splash of mystery and magic.