Nina Peanut: Creative Genius - by Sarah Bowie

About the Book

Nina Peanut runs a very serious, very amazing YouTube channel; so why are her grandmother and her best friend, Brian, her only viewers? (Hint: it might have something to do with her obsessions with quirky stuff like a potato with a human face.) Nina wants to be as popular as queen bee Megan Dunne, and when Nina's cat accidentally wanders into one of Megan's videos, Nina realizes she just might have the chance to chase her dreams. But as Nina goes down the road of stardom, she starts to question whether or not fame is worth the price she's paying.

Book Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, here is a witty and humorous story about a girl's claim to fame and her journey toward self-discovery.
Nina Peanut runs a very serious, very amazing video channel; so why are her grandmother and her best friend, Brian, her only viewers? (Hint: it might have something to do with her obsessions with quirky stuff like a potato with a human face.) Nina isn't as popular as queen bee Megan Dunne, whose own channel, featuring her incredibly trained (and perfectly coifed) poodle, gets thousands of views a day! But when Nina's cat accidentally turns into the star of one of Megan's videos, Nina realizes she just might have the chance to chase her dreams. But as Nina goes down the road of stardom, she starts to question whether or not fame is worth the price she's paying.

Review Quotes

"Skillfully balancing lighthearted entertainment with poignant observations on youthful experiences in the digital age, Bowie crafts a compelling story for readers navigating their own online and offline worlds." --Publishers Weekly

"With a valuable lesson that internet fame isn't all it's cracked up to be, this will be a hit for kids who like silly comics and illustrated novels."--Booklist

About the Author

Sarah Bowie is an author, illustrator, and arts educator. She is the author of three picture books published by O'Brien Press, and her work has appeared in the Guardian and the Irish Times. She currently lives in Waterford City, Ireland, and she invites you to visit her online at sarahbowie.com.