Included in The Week Junior’s ‘5 Brilliant Graphic Novels’ (17/02/24)

“Gorgeous cosy artwork. Reading this was like a warm hug” – Alice Oseman

"For younger teenagers, this is a fresh, heartwarming look at friendship and first crushes, realised in a full-colour diary format, poignantly reflecting the challenges of adolescence” – Fiona Noble for the Observer

"A comically adorable coming of age story” – Guardian

“This sweet debut, perfect for girls aged 10 and up, explores the dynamics of first love and friendship in adolescence in a calm and reassuring way” – The Bookseller ‘One to Watch"

"A relatable tale of growing-up, Tuva’s graphic novel diary is a dream for pre-teen readers" – Irish Examiner

"A warm, wise and wonderful coming-of-age odyssey" – Lancashire Evening Post

"This charming graphic novel perfectly captures the difficult emotions of reaching milestones at a different rate to your friends” – BookTrust

“The complexities of friendship, love and identity are attentively and tenderly realised, in both the text and Dåsnes’ evocative illustrations.” – Centre for Literacy in Primary Education

"Charming … captures the challenges of navigating strains on friendship bonds … An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection" – Kirkus Reviews

“Evocative of greats like Judy Blume and Sharon Creech … raw, sweet, relatable and realistic, this modern classic has a timelessness that will leave a lasting impact” – Booklist, starred review

"Timeless and international….the "Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret" of the 21st Century … a relatable and touching story with incredibly charming and captivating art" – Viewpoint Books

“Nora Dåsnes has established herself as one of our most important children’s book voices” – Kristine Isaksen

“A Best New Graphic Novel. Compelling” — We Are Teachers