Nat for Nothing: A Graphic Novel (Nat Enough #4) - by Maria Scrivan

Book Synopsis

A companion to the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!

Clubs, group activities, sports -- they've never really been Nat's thing. She prefers playing with her pets, hanging with her friends, and drawing in her sketchbook. But this year, students are required to participate in an extracurricular activity. Flo tries her hand at puppetry, Zoe makes the volleyball team, and Nat dabbles with all sorts of activities, but nothing seems to be a good fit. While her friends are busy with other commitments, Nat's feeling left behind and more alone than ever. But when she meets a new student who's having the same difficulty finding a club, they decide to create one together. Could this be the solution to Natalie's dilemma, or are bigger problems yet to come?

Review Quotes

Praise for Nat Enough:

Named one of the year's best [graphic novel] books by The Washington Post

Maria writes funny, Maria draws funny, and Maria does it with a ton of heart. -- Jim Davis, creator of Garfield

What elevates Maria Scrivan's graphic novel is the refreshing honesty with which it approaches its subject matter. The tone is instructive but not preachy, as Natalie develops her talents as a cartoonist and discovers her individuality, which brings her not only the acceptance of others but, more importantly, self-acceptance. -- Financial Times

With the humor and illustrative style of a daily newspaper comic, debuting creator Scrivan's story of middle school minefields is gentle and timeless. -- Publishers Weekly

Scrivan's exuberant, comic strip-esque art and simple dialogue will entice a range of readers, who will relate to Nat's insecurities. -- School Library Journal

[A] straightforward, heartfelt story. -- Kirkus Reviews

This story of growing up is a perfect read for students new to middle school and those questioning where their talents lie. -- Booklist

Praise for Forget Me Nat:

Scrivan's cartoony artwork is bubbly and colorful, making for another fun and thoughtful middle-grade graphic novel. -- Booklist

One of the highlights of the Nat series has been the way Scrivan brings her well-honed skills as a syndicated daily newspaper cartoonist to the drawing table... An absolute joy to behold. -- The Beat

About the Author

Maria Scrivan is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning syndicated cartoonist, and speaker based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Her laugh-out-loud comic, Half Full, appears daily in newspapers nationwide and on gocomics.com. Maria licenses her work for greeting cards, and her cartoons have appeared in MAD Magazine, Parade, and many other publications. Nat Enough, her debut graphic novel, was an instant New York Times bestseller, and the follow-ups, Forget Me Nat and Absolutely Nat, also released to great acclaim. Learn more about Maria at mariascrivan.com.