Wires Crossed by Beth Fantaskey, 240 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL Clarion, 2024. $ 25.
Language: G (0 swears 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: G; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS – ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
For the last few summers, 12yo Mia went to a robotics camp. She has made a friend their, Tariq, and the two are amazing scientists together. Then, when Mia learns that Tariq is moving from San Diego to where she lives (their moms will work at the same place) she is so excited to see him year round and go to school with him. But when he arrives, he looks different – school year Tariq is cooler and cuter, and since camp Mia has changed too. Their chemistry at camp might be gone forever
A fun graphic novel – the crowd who likes the Click series will also enjoy Wires Crossed. I felt like the dialogue was forced and awkward as Fantaskey was setting up the story and introducing characters, but once the story got rolling, that was no longer an issue. I loved the illustrations, The drama was perfect without anyone being mean. Mia and her friends are a mix of races and cultures.
Lisa Librarian
