{"product_id":"breakout-christina-wyman-hardcover","title":"Breakout -- Christina Wyman, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The next great middle grade author.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--Colby Sharp, literacy advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEllis Starr's chronic acne often resembles the active volcanoes she likes collecting facts about in her journal. 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 her best friend, Aggy, whose own life--and skin--seem 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christina Wyman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62h x 5.12w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780374393359\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristina Wyman\u003c\/b\u003e is a teacher and writer living in Michigan with her husband and silly rescue cats named Alfred and Greta Cannoli--not to mention the raccoons, owls, and hummingbirds that occupy a tree outside their bedroom window. She grew up in a tiny apartment with her family in Brooklyn, New York, where she dreamed of becoming a writer. Her work has been published in \u003ci\u003eNew York Magazine, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMs. Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e, and other outlets. When she's not writing, you can find her stocking up on chocolate or trying to convince her husband to adopt more cats. Most recently, she's developed a passion for eating strawberry jam straight out of the jar. Christina is the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of the middle-grade novels \u003ci\u003eJawbreaker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSlouch, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBreakout\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christina Wyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49501364093156,"sku":"9780374393359","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780374393359.jpg?v=1784966348","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/breakout-christina-wyman-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}