Breakout

Name: Breakout
Brand: Farrar Straus Giroux
Price: 31.75 AUD
Availability: PreOrder

By: Christina Wyman

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Hardcover | 30 June 2026

At a Glance

Hardcover
304 Pages

Age
8+

Dimensions(cm)
20.8 x 13.5 x 2.01

Hardcover

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Available: 30th June 2026

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"The next great middle grade author." -Colby Sharp, literacy advocate

From the USA Today-bestselling author of Jawbreaker and Slouch, Breakout is a fresh and funny middle-grade novel about a girl with chronic acne figuring out how to feel good in her own skin.

Ellis 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.

With 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.

Rising star author Christina Wyman takes on a quintessential middle-school experience-acne-with her trademark humor, honesty, and heart. Breakout 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.

If you enjoyed Breakout, you'll also love the USA Today bestsellers Jawbreaker and Slouch from Christina Wyman. Order your own copy today!

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