Emmie & Friends Series in Order by Terri Libenson

Emmie & Friends is a middle-grade book series by Terri Libenson. The series includes eight books published so far: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Truly Tyler, Remarkably Ruby, and two more books yet to be published. The books are graphic-novel hybrids that follow the lives of a group of middle school students, exploring themes such as friendship, individuality, and self-discovery. The series is relatable and humorous, making it a popular choice for readers in grades 5-8.
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The latest 3 books in this series

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Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy Bind-up: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy
2023-11-07
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Surprisingly Sarah
2023-05-02
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Surprisingly Sarah: Library Edition
2023-05-02
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Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy Bind-up: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy

Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy Bind-up: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy

Terri Libenson's book series, Emmie & Friends, includes Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy Bind-up: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy. This limited-edition two-in-one book includes both Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy, which are the first two books in the Emmie & Friends series. Invisible Emmie tells the story of two middle school girls, Emmie and Katie, whose lives unexpectedly intersect when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. Positively Izzy is a spin-off of Invisible Emmie and stars Emmie's brainy best friend, Brianna, and a new character named Izzy. The book follows the girls' lives as they converge on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined. The book series is perfect for readers who enjoy humor, heart, and fun drawings and is suitable for ages 8-12.
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Publication Date: 2023-11-07
ISBN-10: 0063354276 | ISBN-13: 9780063354272
Surprisingly Sarah

Surprisingly Sarah

"Surprisingly Sarah" is the seventh book in the "Emmie & Friends" series by Terri Libenson. The book tells the story of two best friends and neighbors, Leo and Sarah, and is told from both of their perspectives. The plot revolves around Sarah's decision to ask out her crush, and the book follows two different storylines based on the choices she makes. The book deals with themes of bravery, friendship, and the challenges of middle school. According to reviews, the book is both funny and heartfelt, and is a great addition to the "Emmie & Friends" series.
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Publication Date: 2023-05-02
ISBN-10: 0063139227 | ISBN-13: 9780063139220
Surprisingly Sarah: Library Edition

Surprisingly Sarah: Library Edition

"Surprisingly Sarah: Library Edition" is a book written by Terri Libenson and narrated by Stacy Gonzalez and Kirby Heyborne. The book tells the story of Sarah, a girl who is always overshadowed by her outgoing and popular best friend. When Sarah's friend moves away, she decides to reinvent herself and become more confident. However, her new persona leads her to make some questionable decisions, and she must learn to balance her desire for popularity with her own values and morals. The book deals with themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the challenges of adolescence. Overall, "Surprisingly Sarah: Library Edition" is a relatable and engaging coming-of-age story that will resonate with young readers.
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Publication Date: 2023-05-02
ASIN: B0C6FGJN5H
Remarkably Ruby

Remarkably Ruby

"Remarkably Ruby" is a middle-grade graphic novel written by Terri Libenson. It is part of the "Emmie & Friends" series. The story revolves around Ruby, a background character from previous books in the series, who now takes center stage. Ruby is depicted as a poet who struggles to fit in and often feels socially awkward. The book explores the theme that there is more to everyone than meets the eye. It delves into Ruby's journey of self-discovery and showcases her unique personality and experiences. The plot is filled with humor, complexity, and unexpected twists. The characters are endearing and relatable, and the expressive artwork adds depth to the storytelling. "Remarkably Ruby" is praised for its charm, sweetness, and vibrant illustrations. It is a highly recommended addition to the "Emmie & Friends" series, appealing to middle school-aged readers.
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Publication Date: 2022-05-03
ISBN-10: 0063139189 | ISBN-13: 9780063139183
Truly Tyler

Truly Tyler

Truly Tyler is a middle-grade graphic novel by Terri Libenson, and the fifth book in the Emmie & Friends series. The story follows Tyler, a male character who is torn between his two passions, art and basketball, while also struggling with teasing from his peers. Meanwhile, Emmie feels like she is not popular or cool enough and is out of Tyler's league, causing tension between the two friends as they work together on a comic book project. The book deals with themes of fitting in, making friends, and being true to oneself. The story is engaging, relatable, and features Libenson's signature art style. Truly Tyler is an excellent addition to the Emmie & Friends series and is praised for its honesty, entertainment value, and relatable themes.
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Publication Date: 2021-05-04
ISBN-10: 0062894579 | ISBN-13: 9780062894571
Truly Tyler (Emmie & Friends Series, Book 5)

Truly Tyler (Emmie & Friends Series, Book 5)

"Truly Tyler" is the fifth book in the Emmie & Friends series by Terri Libenson. It tells the story of Tyler, a popular boy, and Emmie, a shy girl, who join forces in art class to create their own comic book. The chapters alternate between Tyler and Emmie as they work on their project over the course of three weeks. However, trouble arises when Tyler's friends and basketball teammates start giving him a hard time for his newfound interest in art and his friendship with Emmie. Emmie begins to question whether she is cool enough for Tyler and whether she needs to change herself to fit in. The book explores themes of peer pressure, self-doubt, and the importance of staying true to oneself and trusting true friends. It also includes Tyler and Emmie's final comic creation, adding an extra layer to the story. "Truly Tyler" is a relatable and engaging tale that addresses middle school drama, bullying, and the power of friendship.
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Publication Date: 2021-05-04
ISBN-10: 1665077166 | ISBN-13: 9781665077163
Emmie  Friends 4-Book Box Set: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna

Emmie Friends 4-Book Box Set: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna

The "Emmie & Friends 4-Book Box Set: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna" is a collection of four full-color graphic-novel hybrid books written by Terri Libenson. The series follows the lives of different characters and explores themes of friendship, identity, and self-discovery. Each book focuses on a different character and their unique experiences. - "Invisible Emmie": This book tells the story of Emmie, a quiet and artistic girl, and Katie, a popular and outgoing athlete. Their lives unexpectedly intersect, leading to new friendships and self-discovery. - "Positively Izzy": This book follows Izzy, a daydreamer who often gets caught up in her own imagination. As she navigates middle school, she learns valuable lessons about friendship and being true to herself. - "Just Jaime": In this book, readers meet Jaime, a girl who is struggling to balance her friendships and deal with the challenges of middle school. Through her journey, she learns about forgiveness, empathy, and the importance of communication. - "Becoming Brianna": The final book in the series focuses on Brianna, a girl who is trying to find her place in the world and figure out who she wants to be. She faces various obstacles and learns important lessons about self-acceptance and embracing her true self. Overall, the "Emmie & Friends" series explores relatable themes and provides readers with engaging stories that promote empathy, self-expression, and personal growth.
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Publication Date: 2020-10-27
ISBN-10: 006305454X | ISBN-13: 9780063054547
You-niquely You: An Emmie  Friends Interactive Journal

You-niquely You: An Emmie Friends Interactive Journal

Terri Libenson's "You-niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal" is an activity book and guided journal that celebrates individuality and uniqueness. It is part of the popular Emmie & Friends series. The book is designed to help readers explore their own unique qualities and strengths through a series of interactive activities and prompts. It is divided into three sections of activity pages, each with a different focus: "All About Me," "My Life," and "My Dreams". The book is aimed at young readers and is intended to help them build self-confidence and self-awareness. The book was published in October 2020.
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Publication Date: 2020-09-29
ISBN-10: 0062998382 | ISBN-13: 9780062998385
Becoming Brianna

Becoming Brianna

"Becoming Brianna" is a graphic novel by Terri Libenson, part of the "Emmie & Friends" book series. The story follows Brianna, a character from a previous book in the series, as she navigates the challenges of middle school. Brianna is struggling with her self-confidence and feels pressure to fit in with her peers. She decides to reinvent herself over the summer, but quickly realizes that changing who she is won't solve her problems. Throughout the book, Brianna learns important lessons about communication, family, and friendship. The story is told in alternating past and present timelines, and is relatable to readers who may be going through similar experiences. "Becoming Brianna" is a heartwarming and relatable story that emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself.
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Publication Date: 2020-05-05
ISBN-10: 0062894544 | ISBN-13: 9780062894540
Just Jaime

Just Jaime

"Just Jaime" is a middle-grade graphic novel by Terri Libenson, and the third book in the Emmie & Friends series. The book follows the story of Jaime and her best friend Maya, who are growing apart as they enter seventh grade. Jaime is struggling to fit in with her new group of friends, the "Gossip Girls," and feels torn between her loyalty to Maya and her desire to be popular. The book explores themes of friendship, identity, and self-acceptance, as Jaime learns to be true to herself and embrace her own interests and personality. The story is told from the alternating perspectives of Jaime and Maya, which provides a well-rounded view of the conflict and adds depth to the characters. The book has been praised for its realistic portrayal of middle school life and its relatable characters.
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Publication Date: 2019-05-07
ISBN-10: 006285108X | ISBN-13: 9780062851086
Adventures in Middle School 2-Book Box Set: Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy

Adventures in Middle School 2-Book Box Set: Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy

The Adventures in Middle School 2-Book Box Set: Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy is a collection of two full-color illustrated graphic novels by Terri Libenson. Invisible Emmie is about the story of Emmie, a quiet, shy, artistic girl, and Katie, a popular, outgoing, athletic girl, and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day. Positively Izzy is a spin-off of Invisible Emmie, starring Emmie's lovably brainy BFF, Brianna, and an entirely new character, Izzy. The book is perfect for anyone who likes humor, heart, and fun drawings. The story is about middle school life and how the girls' lives converge in unexpected ways on the day of a school talent show, which turns out to be even more dramatic than either Bri or Izzy could have imagined. The book touches on classic middle-grade tropes, such as family, friendships, crushes, stereotypes, grades, and self-discovery, with candor, fast pacing, and authentic, relatable characters.
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Publication Date: 2018-10-23
ISBN-10: 0062897497 | ISBN-13: 9780062897497
Positively Izzy

Positively Izzy

"Positively Izzy" is the second book in the Emmie & Friends series by Terri Libenson. It is a spin-off of the first book, "Invisible Emmie," and introduces two new characters, Brianna and Izzy. The book is targeted towards readers aged 8-12 and combines humor, heart, and fun drawings. In "Positively Izzy," middle school is all about labels. Izzy is a dreamer who loves acting in skits and making up funny stories, but struggles to focus on her schoolwork. Brianna, on the other hand, is known as the brain and wants people to see there's more to her than just her grades. The girls' lives converge unexpectedly on the day of a school talent show, leading to dramatic events. The book explores themes of identity, friendship, and the pressures of middle school. It encourages readers to embrace their true selves and not be defined by labels. The story is told through a combination of text and comics, making it engaging and accessible for young readers. Overall, "Positively Izzy" is an entertaining and relatable book that tackles important themes in a lighthearted and thoughtful way.
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Publication Date: 2018-05-01
ISBN-10: 0062484966 | ISBN-13: 9780062484963
Usynlige Emmie

Usynlige Emmie

Terri Libenson's "Usynlige Emmie" is the Norwegian title for "Invisible Emmie," which is a graphic novel in the Emmie & Friends series. The series is a popular middle-grade series that includes "Invisible Emmie," "Positively Izzy," and "Truly Tyler". "Invisible Emmie" is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel that tells the story of two middle school girls, Emmie and Katie, whose lives unexpectedly intersect one day when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. Emmie is a quiet, shy, artistic girl, while Katie is popular, outgoing, and athletic. The book explores themes of crushes, humiliation, and labels that are common in middle school. The story is told through a combination of text and illustrations, making it an engaging and accessible read for young readers.
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Publication Date: 2017-05-02
ISBN-10: 8202579880 | ISBN-13: 9788202579883
I aorati Emy / Η αόρατη Έμι

I aorati Emy / Η αόρατη Έμι

Terri Libenson is a talented artist, writer, and storyteller known for her relatable and captivating stories, particularly in the middle school genre. One of her notable works is "Invisible Emmie," which is the first book in the "Emmie & Friends" series. "Invisible Emmie" is a graphic novel that delves into the anxieties and roller coaster emotions experienced by two seventh-graders, Emmie and Katie, who are very different from each other. The story is told from two points of view, combining an illustrated diary format and comics. Terri Libenson's understanding of the challenges faced by insecure kids in middle school is evident in her portrayal of Emmie's journey to shed her overly sensitive skin and Katie's struggle with feeling ignored and cast aside. The book addresses themes of friendship, self-discovery, and standing up to unkind behavior. Terri Libenson has written and drawn several more books in the series, including "Becoming Brianna" and "Positively Izzy". Her ability to create relatable characters and explore the complexities of middle school life makes her work authentic and engaging for young readers.
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Publication Date: 2017-05-02
ISBN-10: 6180121486 | ISBN-13: 9786180121483
Invisible Emmie

Invisible Emmie

Invisible Emmie is a middle-grade graphic novel written by Terri Libenson that tells the story of two seventh-grade girls, Emmie and Katie, and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. Emmie is a shy, artistic girl who feels invisible in her life at home and school, while Katie is outgoing, athletic, and popular. The book is written in a mix of an illustrated diary format and comics, recounting the story from two points of view. The book explores the social aspects of growing up and the anxieties that come with it, including bullying, self-consciousness, and fitting in. It is ideal for children aged 8 to 13 years. Invisible Emmie is the first book in the Emmie & Friends series, which currently has two companion novels.
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Publication Date: 2017-05-02
ISBN-10: 006248494X | ISBN-13: 9780062484949
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