This book is a solid portrayal of a character living with anxiety in a way easily understood by a middle grade audience. By presenting the anxiety as a shadow person, someone who whispers terrible thoughts in the protagonist's ears, we can see how anxiety can be ever-present and at times overwhelming. Add in the interpersonal issues that come with the middle grade years, cultural shame and pressure, and perceived parental expectations and it makes for a solidly complex plot. While the narrative lacks a bit in cohesion the illustrations and plot are overall strong.
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