What I loved most about the story is Maggie’s realization that she is an integral part of her family, for when her mother goes to the hospital, her brothers really need her and once her little sister is born, she feels an immediate bond to this new little soul. Inspired by her own experiences with allergies, Lloyd’s text was honest and heartfelt which helps readers identify and connect with Maggie. Will Maggie find a way to come to terms with her allergies and her place in the family? Back to being besties, Claire helps Maggie secretly get a pet mouse but between her allergies flaring up again and her brothers sneaking into her room, Maggie is forced to say goodbye again. Feeling betrayed, Maggie distances herself from Claire but after some time, she gets the courage to apologize and explain the true severity of her allergies. Fortunately, Claire, who is just one year older, moves in next door and she and Maggie become fast friends until Claire gets a dog. Not only is Maggie feeling lonely at home, but also at her new elementary school. And while hopeful Maggie tries out non-allergic pets, none of them work out long term. Her dream of owning a dog is shattered when she discovers she is allergic to any animal with fur or feathers. Maggie’s nose itches and she can’t stop scratching.
Why? Maggie finally gets something to call her own-a dog! But when she visits the shelter with her family and meets the puppy she wants to adopt, her body reacts differently than her heart. That is all going to change on her tenth birthday.
In Maggie’s family, her parents are absorbed with getting ready for the new baby and her twin brothers have each other which makes her feel a little left out. She’s severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd uses inspiration from her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong. Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy to call her own is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. Her parents are preoccupied with getting ready for a new baby, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. All opinions are my own.Ī coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet! At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Beagles and Books is thrilled to be hosting a spot on the ALLERGIC by Megan Wagner Lloyd & Michelle Mee Nutter Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.
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