![]() ![]() Her audiobooks have been featured in Best Audiobooks lists by AudioFile magazine and the Washington Post, among others. In her spare time, she loves to read (yes, really), learn languages, try new recipes, and travel. She has garnered sixteen Earphones Awards, nominations for Audie and SOVAS awards, and was recently awarded AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voice Lifetime Achievement Honor. Soneela Nankani is an award-winning narrator with over three hundred titles in many different genres including Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, and Nonfiction. She has narrated That Boy! by Jillian Dodd and The Publicist by Christina George, among other books. Lisa Cordileone is an actor, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator living in Los Angeles. *Includes a downloadable PDF containing the “A graphic novel page from start to finish” section from the book “A charming, compassionate story that’s sure to resonate with anyone who’s ever stayed up worrying.” -Gale Galligan, adaptor and illustrator of the Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel series But what happens if Maggie rolls the wrong number? A touching middle-grade graphic novel, adapted for audio, that explores the complexity of anxiety, OCD, and learning to trust yourself and the world around you. But between finding the best after-school clubs, trying to make friends, and avoiding the rumored monster on school grounds, she’s having a tough time.so she might need a little help from her twenty-sided dice. As long as Maggie rolls the right number, nothing can go wrong.right? Maggie just wants to get through her first year of middle school. A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Guts and Real Friends about how dealing with anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life - now adapted for audio. My only issue with the entire thing is that the book is large enough that the glued binding is already starting to come loose in some places, but that’s an inevitability with glued instead of sewn.Starting middle school is hard enough when you don't know anyone it's even harder when you're shy. And the amount of comics you get for $13 is honestly a steal, as this is a chunky book at 319 pages. The art is also very good, with a simple, fun style and beautiful color work. The treatment of conflict and lashing out is well done. The narrative has a satisfying conclusion, and the characterization is solid throughout, with everyone feeling unique despite a large cast of characters. ![]() The plot also covers Maggie’s struggle with mean kids, her worries about being as good at school as her siblings, and a mysterious monster on school grounds. I also liked the subplot that her parents had to be educated and come around to how hard things were for her, and the inclusion of complicated and nuanced family dynamics added to the overall depth and realism of the plot. Personally I have also struggled with OCD-like symptoms and intrusive thoughts that if I don’t do X, Y will happen, so it was good to read a book that shows a variety of ways that anxiety and compulsions can manifest. Both of the creators have struggled with mental health and I think it really adds to the realism and heart that the book has. The main reason I got this book is that it’s a realistic and careful portrayal of OCD and anxiety, which made it a very relatable read. Just Roll With It follows Maggie during her first year of middle school as she makes new friends and gets involved with the D&D/role playing club. ![]() I really loved this book and I hope it ends up getting the recognition it deserves. ![]()
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