{"product_id":"breakout-christina-wyman-paperback","title":"Breakout -- Christina Wyman, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The next great middle grade author.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e--Colby Sharp, literacy advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\n\nFrom the\u003ci\u003e USA Today\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eJawbreaker \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSlouch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBreakout\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh and funny middle-grade novel about a girl with chronic acne figuring out how to feel good in her own skin.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEllis Starr likes learning about active volcanoes. She does not like having acne that resembles them. But it's not just cosplaying as a pepperoni pizza that has Ellis on the verge of erupting. Her mom's hot-and-cold moods have the two of them butting heads nonstop--especially now that her mom is dating for the first time since her parents' separation. Then there's Ellis's best friend, Aggy, whose own life--and skin--seems perfect. And who could forget that Ellis still needs to decide on a research topic for a big school project. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith eighth grade proving to be every bit as pesky as a new pimple, Ellis's only bright spot is the time she spends with her aunt Lydia, whose adorable puppy, Rocco, is a natural stress reliever. (And perhaps the perfect subject for her project.) Maybe this season of breakouts can lead to a breakthrough about what Ellis needs to truly feel good in her own skin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRising star author Christina Wyman takes on a quintessential middle-school experience--acne--with her trademark humor, honesty, and heart. \u003ci\u003eBreakout\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for kids ages 8-12 who love Raina Telgemeier, Terri Libenson, Kelly Yang, Gordon Korman, and other endlessly funny and deeply heartfelt books that tackle big topics and universal coming-of-age experiences alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you enjoyed \u003ci\u003eBreakout\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll also love the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eJawbreaker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSlouch \u003c\/i\u003efrom Christina Wyman. Order your own copy today! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christina Wyman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.57\" H x 5.05\" L x 0.95\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780374393342\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47562905452698,"sku":"9780374393342","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9780374393342.jpg?v=1774765153","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/breakout-christina-wyman-paperback","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}