Duel

BIPOC

A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic novel sure to appeal to readers of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale.

Sixth grader Lucy loves fantasy novels and is brand-new to middle school. GiGi is the undisputed queen bee of eighth grade (as well as everything else she does). They’ve only got one thing in common: fencing. Oh, and they’re sisters. They never got along super well, but ever since their dad died, it seems like they’re always at each other’s throats.

When GiGi humiliates Lucy in the cafeteria on the first day of school, Lucy snaps and challenges GiGi to a duel with high sisterly stakes. If GiGi wins, Lucy promises to stay out of GiGi’s way; if Lucy wins, GiGi will stop teasing Lucy for good. But after their scene in the cafeteria, both girls are on thin ice with the principal and their mom. Lucy stopped practicing fencing after their fencer dad died and will have to get back to fighting form in secret or she’ll be in big trouble. And GiGi must behave perfectly or risk getting kicked off the fencing team.

As the clock ticks down to the girls’ fencing bout, the anticipation grows. Their school is divided into GiGi and Lucy factions, complete with t-shirts declaring kids’ allegiances. Both sisters are determined to triumph. But will winning the duel mean fracturing their family even further?

 
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# of Pages: 320

Book Binding: Paperback

Year of Publication: 2023

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Language: en

ISBN: 9781534496545

Jessixa Bagley and Aaron Bagley are a husband and wife duo who have been creating children's books together for over a decade. Jessixa is an award-winning illustrator and author, known for her whimsical and heartfelt illustrations. Her illustrations have been featured in numerous magazines and publications. Aaron is a talented writer and artist, with a keen eye for storytelling and a love for creating characters that children can relate to. Together, they have written and illustrated several critically acclaimed books, including their latest collaboration, "Duel". Their charming and heartwarming stories have captured the hearts of readers young and old, making them a beloved duo in the world of children's literature.