The Runaround Rumor

Junior High Drama

by Louise Simonson, Sumin Cho (Illustrations)

Allie's world is turned upside down when she's diagnosed with diabetes. Her over-protective parents are driving her crazy, and she's desperate to keep her condition a secret from her friends. But her secretive ways are awfully suspicious and soon the rumors are flying. Is Allie's reputation ruined for good? With a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, this Junior High Drama story builds reading skills in interpretation and analysis.

Genres: Graphic Novels

55 pages, Library Binding

Published August 1, 2018

About the author

Louise Simonson (born Mary Louise Alexander and formerly credited as Louise Jones, when married to artist Jeff Jones) is an American comic book writer and editor. She is best known for her work on comic book titles such as Power Pack, X-Factor, New Mutants, Superman, and Steel. She is sometimes referred to by the nickname "Weezie".

Since 1980 she is married to comic book writer and artist Walter Simonson

Reviews

[Candy C · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have personally never known anyone with the issue discussed in the book, so it was a rather refreshing read. This is not to say that I am now an expert on the matter at all, just that the book gave me a glimpse into how school might be like for the individuals involved. For that, I am glad to have read it.

[Hayden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good but from personal experience some of the info seems stereotyped.

[Lucia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!