{"product_id":"the-new-girl-02-first","title":"The New Girl #02: First Crush (A Graphic Novel)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCassandra Calin returns with a charming, comical, and deeply relatable follow-up to \u003ci\u003eThe New Girl\u003c\/i\u003e—her breakout, bestselling graphic novel debut!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/b\u003e Lia is finally starting to feel settled into her new life. Her friends are amazing, her French is improving, and her periods... well, those are still completely terrible! But big changes are on the horizon when Lia's crush, Julien, actually starts noticing her. While Lia thinks he might like her back, she can’t quite tell for sure—and while she's busy obsessing over him, she completely misses the fact that \u003ci\u003esomeone else\u003c\/i\u003e is developing a major crush on \u003ci\u003eher\u003c\/i\u003e. Filled with big feelings, awkward moments, and hilarious misunderstandings, Lia's relationships with her friends, her crush, her mom, and even herself are tested like never before. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier’s \u003ci\u003eGuts\u003c\/i\u003e, Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza's \u003ci\u003eFruitcake\u003c\/i\u003e, and Betty C. Tang’s \u003ci\u003eParachute Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, this middle-grade graphic novel about crushing and being crushed is an absolute must-read!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBestselling Author\/Illustrator:\u003c\/b\u003e Created by Cassandra Calin, whose debut \u003ci\u003eThe New Girl\u003c\/i\u003e became an instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and Indie bestseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelatable Middle-Grade Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores first crushes, friendship dynamics, puberty, self-discovery, and the sweet, messy reality of growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngaging Visual Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Features Cassandra Calin’s signature charming, humorous, and expressive art style that captures every awkward and heartwarming moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Gift:\u003c\/b\u003e A wonderful, highly anticipated graphic novel present for middle-grade readers, fans of contemporary comics, and anyone who loves a good coming-of-age story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52730418430235,"sku":null,"price":553.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71Rd6PPhKkL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785912088","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/the-new-girl-02-first","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}