Wholesale Reel Life

A standout graphic novel debut about a boy whose parents unexpectedly divorce, perfect for fans of Stepping Stones, Allergic, and Twins. When Galen's parents reveal that they're splitting up, his life is thrown into chaos. He knows he shouldn't like his dad's home-wrecker girlfriend, Jasmine, but she isn't a jerk like he expected. Then his mom brings home a new boyfriend -- and his teenage daughter! To top it off, Galen's friend Kyle has inexplicably become really mean. To process these confusing emotions, Galen and his best friend, Luna, decide to make a documentary movie all about his parents' divorce. But will the reel life of filmmaking help Galen face his real life? Author-illustrator Kane Lynch draws on childhood experiences to tell a nuanced and deeply empathetic story about the messy, awkward, and sometimes funny dilemmas that result from evolving families and friendships. Product Details Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781338853919 Page Count: 240 Trim Size: 5-1⁄2 x 8 Pub Date: May 2025 Fiction / Nonfiction: Fiction Ages: 8 - 12 Grades: 3 - 7 Imprint: Graphix Subjects: Changes and New Experiences, Divorce and Separation, Feelings and Emotions, Friends and Friendship Genre: Comic Books and Graphic Novels Language: English Guided Reading Level: GR Level R Lexile® Measure: GN350L Return Restrictions: Non-Strippable