Books like Stanley will probably be fine by Sally J. Pla
When Stanley faints during a school assembly, he finds refuge in a safe room where he begins drawing a superhero for his own comic book. Armed with his newfound creativity, he then ventures into a treasure hunt, hoping to earn passes to the highly anticipated Comic Fest. The story blends humor, friendship, and the challenges of anxiety, inviting young readers to explore imagination and resilience.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sally J. Pla
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