"Doodlebug: A Novel in Doodles" by Karen Romano Young features a creative and relatable protagonist named Doodle who navigates the ups and downs of middle school life. As Doodle grapples with friendship, family dynamics, and self-identity, her journey is illustrated through whimsical doodles that reflect her thoughts and emotions. The story captures the essence of adolescence, showcasing Doodle's unique perspective and her creative expression as she finds her place in the world. With humor and heart, the novel celebrates the power of art and imagination in overcoming challenges and understanding oneself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 112 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2010 by Feiwel & Friends .

Karen Romano Young is a science writer and the author of the Smithsonian doodle books Blast Off! and Oceans .