The illustrations are great. Being a teen in the 90's made the book nostalgic to me but I wonder if the new generation will understand the old tech and even chicken pox itself. Great story but I would prefer more on the changing of relationships in a family/friendships etc.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I read the title of this graphic novel since kids don’t get chicken pox anymore; however, my fears were unfounded. I think this will be a winner with my students along with “Allergic” and “Guts” to name a few. Engaging artwork, brilliant storytelling with adequate historical context to draw in readers, and lovable siblings make this a sure purchase fo my middle school library.

Chickenpox is never a fun way to spend days off school, but I thoroughly enjoyed this read! Remy did such a great job of making me feel for the characters in this story and stay engaged the whole time. Abby is such a likeable character and you really felt for her juggling with middle school, friendships, and younger sibilings. I felt anxious when there were problems stirring, I felt annoyed at the younger sibilings while at the same time being annoyed at the oldest sibiling, Abby. So relatable and a fun read!

Fans of the Click series or Berrybook Middle School series will enjoy this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan for the advanced copy.

I have previously expressed my dismay at all realistic fiction graphic novels being unnecessary memoirs that are set in the 80s and 90s not because the author's life was so interesting, but because the author doesn't want to deal with social media and cell phones. Rarely do these retro settings serve any function other than a song or TV show reference for the adult readers. I have been beating the "stop setting books in the 90s for no reason drum" for some time.

However, Chickenpox is a rare light in the darkness. A graphic novel set in the 1900s FOR A GOOD REASON. Color me thrilled. Because this book could not exist in the modern day, because...and as a 90s kid, this still blows my mind...kids don't get chickenpox anymore. What a relief! And THEN, it was GOOD! There's sibling drama where no one is an absolutely unredeemable jerk, friendship drama that feels realistic to how children that age interact, the struggles of calling a friend's house and having to talk to their parents. (Kids today will never know the struggle!)

What an interesting twist to make Remy herself a side character, focusing instead on her older siblings, which I think worked really well. I loved every page, and this will definitely be a no-brainer purchase for my elementary school library. Multiple copies, because I know it will fly off of my shelves.

Abby Lai has four younger siblings. They're constantly fighting. When Abby snaps at her siblings in front of her friends, it seems like her friends distance themselves from her.

And then everyone starts to itch. Abby's friend had chickenpox and now so do all the kids in Abby's family. Chaos ensues in the 10 days of "quarantine jail".

Chickenpox sensitively explores relationships both familial and friend. It provides great narratives of the problems miscommunication causes as well as positive examples of how to resolve those problems.

Partly biographical based from the perspective of the author's big sister, this graphic novel shares the story of being the oldest sibling with a house full of sick younger kids. Feeling guilty about bringing home chickenpox, Abby begins to realize how hard her mother is working to care for all the kids while their dad is away on a business trip. Abby grow and matures through this book and learns that there is more to her siblings than just a mission to annoy her.

I love Remy Lai, and this book is not exception. Engaging book about sibling rivalries and being quarantined. Great addition to an elementary library's graphic novel collection.

This was a great read! Immediately grabbed my attention. The art and character design is outstanding, and the flow of the book is super smooth. The relationship between the siblings was so funny and moving throughout the novel. And I have to say, the cover looks amazing! I've never had chickenpox, but I know this will be a popular title among Raina Telgemeier fans. I will make sure to purchase a physical copy for myself too when it comes out next year!

I’m the biggest sucker for contemporary, slice of life graphic novels that feature strong themes of family + sibling dynamics. This one did not disappoint! Not to mention, the art was so funny and extremely impressive