(3) 4-6 Seventh grader Grace copes with her parents’ divorce, a fractured friendship, and a strained relationship with her mother. Finding refuge in her school’s fencing club, she begins to rebuild her confidence and form new bonds. Clean panels with minimal background details keep the focus on characters’ expressions and emotional arcs. Back matter enriches this emotionally resonant graphic novel with fencing facts and concept art. An author’s note highlights Wasserman’s connection to the sport and to Grace’s journey.

Reviewer: Summer Edward