How to talk to your succulent
(Graphic Novel)
Author:
Published:
Toronto : Tundra, 2025.
Format:
Graphic Novel
Physical Desc:
223 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm
Lexile measure:
GN: Graphic Novel 380L
Status:
Description
"Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to the cold and flat lands of Michigan . . . and it sucks. After Mom's recent passing, it seems way too soon. Talking to Dad has always been harder than with Mom, but now it's like walking around eggshells. And why did Dad bring so many of Mom's houseplants across the country? Her mother might have been called the Plant Whisperer back home, but Adara is beginning to wonder if there is something more to it. And when she meets a little succulent named Perle, she unlocks the same magical ability her mother had: talking to plants! But taking care of Perle isn't as easy as it seems -- the environment isn't suited for her, and Adara doesn't know how to meet her needs. Kind of like the situation Adara herself is in. If only Perle could ask Adara for help . . . and Adara could ask her dad. With a touch of magic, this debut middle-grade graphic novel explores loneliness, mental health and empathy, and shows how communication, openness and a willingness to listen can help young people -- and older people -- and plants! -- navigate their mental well-being and heal from loss, individually and together."--
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Middlefield/Coe New Juv Collection
JUV FIC PERSICO
Due Sep 23, 2025
Location
Call Number
Status
Branford/Blackstone New Juv. Graphic Novel
J GN PERSICO
Due Oct 3, 2025
East Haddam/Rathbun J Graphic Book
J GN PER
Due Oct 6, 2025
East Lyme Public J Graphic Books Fiction
J Persico, Zoe (How)
On Shelf
Essex Children's Graphic Novel
(NEW) J GN PERSICO
Due Oct 4, 2025
Haddam/Brainerd New Juv. Fiction
J GRAPHIC FIC PER
Due Oct 9, 2025
Ivoryton Children's Graphic Novels
J GN PER
On Shelf
Madison/Scranton Children's Graphic
JF (GRAPHIC NOVEL) PERSICO
On Shelf
Meriden New Children's
J GRAPHIC PERSICO
On Shelf
North Branford/Smith Children's Fiction Graphic Lit
j Graphic Novel Persico
On Shelf
North Haven Children's New
jGraphic Persico, Zoe
On Shelf
Wallingford Children's Graphic Lit
J PERSICO
On Shelf
West Haven Main Children's Graphic Novels
J GRAPHIC NOVEL PERSICO
Due Oct 9, 2025
Subjects
LC Subjects
Grief -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Grief -- Juvenile fiction.
Magic -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Magic -- Juvenile fiction.
Mental health -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Mental health -- Juvenile fiction.
Mothers -- Death -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Mothers -- Death -- Juvenile fiction.
Moving, Household -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Moving, Household -- Juvenile fiction.
Plants -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Plants -- Juvenile fiction.
Grief -- Juvenile fiction.
Magic -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Magic -- Juvenile fiction.
Mental health -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Mental health -- Juvenile fiction.
Mothers -- Death -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Mothers -- Death -- Juvenile fiction.
Moving, Household -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Moving, Household -- Juvenile fiction.
Plants -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Plants -- Juvenile fiction.
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781774883129, 1774883120, 9781774883143, 1774883147
Lexile code:
GN: Graphic Novel
Lexile measure:
380
Notes
Description
"Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to the cold and flat lands of Michigan . . . and it sucks. After Mom's recent passing, it seems way too soon. Talking to Dad has always been harder than with Mom, but now it's like walking around eggshells. And why did Dad bring so many of Mom's houseplants across the country? Her mother might have been called the Plant Whisperer back home, but Adara is beginning to wonder if there is something more to it. And when she meets a little succulent named Perle, she unlocks the same magical ability her mother had: talking to plants! But taking care of Perle isn't as easy as it seems -- the environment isn't suited for her, and Adara doesn't know how to meet her needs. Kind of like the situation Adara herself is in. If only Perle could ask Adara for help . . . and Adara could ask her dad. With a touch of magic, this debut middle-grade graphic novel explores loneliness, mental health and empathy, and shows how communication, openness and a willingness to listen can help young people -- and older people -- and plants! -- navigate their mental well-being and heal from loss, individually and together."--,Provided by publisher.
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Persico, Z. (2025). How to talk to your succulent. Tundra.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Persico, Zoe, 1993-. 2025. How to Talk to Your Succulent. Tundra.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Persico, Zoe, 1993-, How to Talk to Your Succulent. Tundra, 2025.
MLA Citation (style guide)Persico, Zoe. How to Talk to Your Succulent. Tundra, 2025.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
355fca45-dda4-901f-ac12-c05521387d14
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