“The next great middle grade author.” ―Colby
Sharp, literacy advocate
From the USA Today–bestselling author of Jawbreaker and Slouch, Breakout is
a fresh and funny middle-grade novel about a girl with chronic acne figuring
out how to feel good in her own skin.
Ellis Starr likes learning about active volcanoes. She does not like having
acne that resembles them. But it’s not just cosplaying as a pepperoni pizza
that has Ellis on the verge of erupting. Her mom’s hot-and-cold moods have the
two of them butting heads nonstop―especially now that her mom is dating for the
first time since her parents’ separation. Then there’s Ellis’s best friend,
Aggy, whose own life―and skin―seems perfect. And who could forget that Ellis
still needs to decide on a research topic for a big school project.
With eighth grade proving to be every bit as pesky as a new pimple, Ellis’s
only bright spot is the time she spends with her aunt Lydia, whose adorable
puppy, Rocco, is a natural stress reliever. (And perhaps the perfect subject
for her project.) Maybe this season of breakouts can lead to a breakthrough
about what Ellis needs to truly feel good in her own skin.
Rising star author Christina Wyman takes on a quintessential middle-school
experience―acne―with her trademark humor, honesty, and heart. Breakout is
a must-read for kids ages 8-12 who love Raina Telgemeier, Terri Libenson, Kelly
Yang, Gordon Korman, and other endlessly funny and deeply heartfelt books that
tackle big topics and universal coming-of-age experiences alike.
If you enjoyed Breakout, you’ll also love the USA Today bestsellers Jawbreaker and Slouch from
Christina Wyman. Order your own copy today!
About the Author
Christina Wyman is a teacher and writer living
in Michigan with her husband and silly rescue cats named Alfred and Greta
Cannoli―not to mention the raccoons, owls, and hummingbirds that occupy a tree
outside their bedroom window.
She grew up in a tiny apartment with her family in Brooklyn,
New York, where she dreamed of becoming a writer.
Her work has been published in New York Magazine, The
Washington Post, Elle, Ms. Magazine, The
Independent, and other outlets.
When she’s not writing, you can find her stocking up on
chocolate or trying to convince her husband to adopt more cats.
Most recently, she’s developed a passion for eating
strawberry jam straight out of the jar.
Christina is the USA Today-bestselling author of
the middle-grade novels Jawbreaker, Slouch, and Breakout.
