About this book

Nothing has been going right for Jinx. People at school think she's a goth weirdo, and now her parents are getting divorced. She has to move to an unfamiliar apartment building that doesn't feel like home -- and that doesn't have her dad. And when a new neighbor gives her a mysterious crystal, her life is turned even more upside down by the Adorables, a mischievous band of magical creatures. They are messy, distracting, and, worst of all, they follow Jinx everywhere. She just wants to be left alone! (Well, maybe she's okay with getting to know another girl in her building, Robyn, a little better…) Getting rid of the Adorables turns out to be harder than expected, but they might just help Jinx find her way back to happiness.

Reviews

Praise for Adorable Empire:

"Sincere emotions punctuated with funny and magical moments elevate this charming work. Engagingly original, featuring a likable protagonist and plenty of humor and tenderness." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Terry takes a sensitive look at divorce and navigating ­parental relationships, the evolving nature of friendships, and gender identity, with characters that have relatable appeal for middle graders... With the Adorables to soften difficult ­issues, readers will enjoy Jinx's story and a sprinkling of magic in their own lives." -- School Library Journal

Praise for Graveyard Shakes:

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

"Poignant." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The striking illustrations are simple and endearing, tempering the mood of the more frightening scenes... A great addition to graphic novel collections; hand to fans of Raina Telgemeier." -- School Library Journal

"Affirming girl power and the importance of staying true to yourself, this story will resonate with readers who, like Katia, build relationships on their own terms." -- Kirkus Reviews

"That the afterlife can be as complicated as regular life will strike a wryly funny note with young outcasts and loners, but Terry never loses sight of the idea that even misfits can find community by being themselves." -- Publishers Weekly

"Terry's soft colors and bold lines bring the emotions of her story to life and will appeal to the eyes of readers who enjoy Raina Telgemeier's or Ben Hatke's work." -- Booklist