The Breakaways
Quiet, sensitive Faith starts middle school already worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that’s way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.
The Breakaways from Cathy G. Johnson is a raw, and beautifully honest graphic novel that looks into the lives of a diverse and defiantly independent group of kids learning to make room for themselves in the world.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 224
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2019
Publisher: First Second
Language: en
ISBN: 9781626723573
Creator Bio
Cathy G. Johnson is an award-winning graphic novelist and illustrator based in Providence, Rhode Island. She received her BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art and has since published several critically acclaimed graphic novels, including "The Breakaways." Johnson's work often explores themes of identity, community, and friendship, and her unique art style has been praised for its emotional depth and storytelling. In addition to her graphic novels, she has also created illustrations for various publications and has been featured in numerous exhibitions. When she's not creating art, Johnson teaches classes and workshops on comics and illustration.
