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Squish #2
Brave New Pond
Now an animated show streaming on HBO Max!
It's SQUISH —a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School.
He's baa-ack! It's a brand new school year for everyone's favorite AMOEBA! Will Squish finally get to sit with the cool kids at lunch? Will Pod stop the giant asteroid from destroying the world? Will the LEECHES be the end of Super Amoeba? And what makes cafeteria nachos so delicious anyway? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Squish's second electrifying, fast-paced adventure, Squish #2: Brave New Pond —saving the world, one cell at a time!
Yowza! You can draw comics, too! Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters! Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home! Shazam!
Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba!
New York Times:
"An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews :
* "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does."
The Bulletin:
"A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."
It's SQUISH —a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School.
He's baa-ack! It's a brand new school year for everyone's favorite AMOEBA! Will Squish finally get to sit with the cool kids at lunch? Will Pod stop the giant asteroid from destroying the world? Will the LEECHES be the end of Super Amoeba? And what makes cafeteria nachos so delicious anyway? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Squish's second electrifying, fast-paced adventure, Squish #2: Brave New Pond —saving the world, one cell at a time!
Yowza! You can draw comics, too! Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters! Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home! Shazam!
Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba!
New York Times:
"An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews :
* "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does."
The Bulletin:
"A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."
96 pages, Paperback
First published September 27, 2011
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About the author
Jennifer L. Holm
121 books1,723 followersJennifer L. Holm is a USA TODAY and NEW YORK TIMES-bestselling children's author with more than 9.8 million books in print She is the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels OUR ONLY MAY AMELIA, PENNY FROM HEAVEN, and TURTLE IN PARADISE and a Scott O'Dell Award for her novel FULL OF BEANS.
Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on three bestselling graphic novel series -- the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, the SUNNY series, and the Squish series. SQUISH is now an animated tv series on YouTube!
For more information, visit her website at www.jenniferholm.com.
Jennifer collaborates with her brother, Matthew Holm, on three bestselling graphic novel series -- the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, the SUNNY series, and the Squish series. SQUISH is now an animated tv series on YouTube!
For more information, visit her website at www.jenniferholm.com.
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January 31, 2020
i like how he had a list of thing for the new school year
May 30, 2017
This book is called Brave New Pond by Jennifer L. Holm. This book is about this character who talks about his life in cartoons. It the first day of school he has a whole list of things he wants to do on that school year. One of the things that was on the list was two hang out with the abiva brothers and he did the abiva brother were very popular but he hanged out with them. I like this book because this book is funny like when the super hero thought there was danger but it was his food burning. I would recommend this book to my friend Tannia because she likes comic books.
November 30, 2011
It's a new year at school, and Squish is determined to have a fresh start and become cool. But he soon finds that hanging out with the cool kids might come at a price he's not willing to pay.
I liked this one more than the first Squish book, but I'm still not crazy about it. I find it a little strange that the bad guys in these books all wind up being killed. Do we really want to teach kids that the best way to deal with bullies is to hope an asteroid will crash into them? There are a lot of things I like about the series - parts are quite funny and easy to relate to. But there are other things that I'm not so sure about.
I liked this one more than the first Squish book, but I'm still not crazy about it. I find it a little strange that the bad guys in these books all wind up being killed. Do we really want to teach kids that the best way to deal with bullies is to hope an asteroid will crash into them? There are a lot of things I like about the series - parts are quite funny and easy to relate to. But there are other things that I'm not so sure about.
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July 11, 2018
Better than the first
January 30, 2019
There is still science at the end make,n, that GOOP
December 26, 2017
This book is called Suqish by Jennifer L.Holom.It is about Squish and his best friend pod and Peggy.Squish is amoeba,he likes comic books;Pod is also amoeba;and Peggy is parameclum,she always happy all the times.The story is beginning at the first day of school.On the morning,they went to school for the first day, Squish wants to have a fresh start,but he didn’t.They late for the class because he need to wait for pod.The next day,he got some new friends,they call The Algae brothers.Squish was happy because he heard it is great if you get them to be your friends in the school.And then, he always play with them,and eat lunch with them.Squish forget his best friends.One day,when they are eating lunch,the Algae brother said something to Squish,he wants Squish to spill his cheese on pod’s face.If he doesn’t do that,then they will not eat lunch with Squish and not be his friend ever.The next day,he take cheese to pod.And Algae brother was looking at them on other places.They thought Squish will spill the cheese.But he didn’t,because pod is his friend,he doesn’t want to do that.
When he back home,he tell this things to his father.Then his father said, “ Well, just remember,son-fresh starts is good,but you shouldn’t change who you are just to impress people.It’s not worth it.”
When he back home,he tell this things to his father.Then his father said, “ Well, just remember,son-fresh starts is good,but you shouldn’t change who you are just to impress people.It’s not worth it.”
April 14, 2017
the title of this book is "brave new pond" by jennifer L. holm. this book was about how this boy named squish wanted to be cool at the first day of school. so he did but they tried to get squish to be mean to his old friends. instead he left them and went back with his old friends and knew that he was right. I give this book 3 stars because it was good but not that good.
January 1, 2012
Loved Squish and will have more to say later, but having not learned my lesson with Goodreads earlier in the year, the site "ate" my review a moment ago. I want to get back to reading tonight, but don't miss the SQUISH series for your boy readers!
January 2, 2012
My daughter loved it! I thought there was a good message to the story, and there was a science connection.
February 26, 2015
I really liked this book because it shows how a group of kids stand up to a group of popular bullies
October 9, 2014
it was a lame book because it was about talking germs.
June 21, 2021
Second installment of cute and creative comic. It's the start of a new school year, and Squish wants to make a fresh start. That goes about as well as expected, and Squish winds up learning an important lesson about friendship.
Once again, I love the science-y bits. I hope the vocabulary isn't too much for the target age range. It is worth noting that some of the terms are explained briefly (and lightly).
Once again, I love the science-y bits. I hope the vocabulary isn't too much for the target age range. It is worth noting that some of the terms are explained briefly (and lightly).
February 19, 2020
Squish's new world in the pond is about to start! A new school year is abound and Squish is out to make THIS year better than the last! However along the way a particular deed slows him down. Will Squish be able to overcome this instance??! Check this one out! It's sure to put a smile on your face. 😊❤
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March 8, 2023the description says squish is "everyone's favorite ameoba" but i am sure SOMEONE has a different favorite ameoba false advertising 0/10
this was better than the first book
instead of just THINKING about doing the right thing he actually DID it this time good job kid
...and the bullies get obliterated by an asteroid don;t be a bully in this town or You Will Literally Die
this was better than the first book
instead of just THINKING about doing the right thing he actually DID it this time good job kid
...and the bullies get obliterated by an asteroid don;t be a bully in this town or You Will Literally Die
November 9, 2017
This was cute. A new year for Squish! I like how the comic within the comic has something to do with what is going on for Squish and helps him make a decision. And the science experiment at the end! :D
October 1, 2018
An enjoyable graphic novel that many children can relate to. Squish is an amoeba in school, and the trials of making friends, trying to be the 'cool' kid, and surviving his class will resonate with many youth in this fun book.
July 13, 2019
It's a new school year, and Squish is determined to have a fresh start. He has his check list of things to do, but he soon finds out that some changes come with a price, and he has to decide if the price of losing old friends is worth the cost.
November 17, 2023
The graphic novel format remains a successful choice for this series. The visual elements enhance comprehension and provide a dynamic reading experience. The inclusion of diverse characters and their distinct personalities adds to the richness of the narrative.
December 8, 2017
this book is the second in the series.I about a boy named "squish" go on lot of adventures together.Even if thing go wrong they still can
February 28, 2018
This book teach me, don’t change yourself because of the other want you to change.I give this book three stars because it can tell me many thing, But i think the book sometimes are boring.
April 20, 2018
It was a really good book!
November 27, 2018
Squish is very squishy:)
January 30, 2019
It's a super cute series. As a microbiologist, I enjoy a little whimsy and fun within my field. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
January 6, 2019
Em read this and said she gave it 4 stars and it has some "interesting characters."
July 29, 2019
I did enjoy this one a bit more than Babymouse. There is a nice message about loyalty and kindness and choosing the right in the face of peer pressure.
November 22, 2019
This series follows Squish and his friends and family. They have some really good adventures.
February 12, 2020
It's an okay book mainly towards kids in elementary school and middle school. It's also a graphic novel which I love but it just weird on how it's based off bacteria as the characters.
July 20, 2020
Daniel read this series in 2nd grade
funny comic books
funny comic books
November 12, 2020
This was is an easy-to-read, silly book! 😊 I would gear it towards younger children than I am though. Boys AND girls the ages of 6-9. 😊
April 5, 2021
I enjoyed this one. There's a lesson to be learned and that's great! I recommend this whole series to your kids. Definitely worth getting.
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