"Honor Girl" by Maggie Thrash is a graphic memoir that follows a summer at a girls' camp in the 2000s, where the author navigates her emerging sexuality and the complexities of adolescence. Set against the backdrop of camp traditions and close friendships, Maggie finds herself infatuated with a fellow camper, leading to a tumultuous exploration of her identity. As she grapples with her feelings and the realities of growing up, the story captures the bittersweet nature of first crushes, self-discovery, and the challenges of fitting in. Through vibrant illustrations and candid storytelling, Maggie authentically portrays the coming-of-age experience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 272 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2017 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .