Popcorn

Andrew is a middle schooler who copes with his anxiety by trying to keep everything under control, and Picture Day is already testing him. A bully is on his case, his science experiment has gone badly wrong and someone else's spilled juice has made things worse. As the small disasters pile up, Andrew starts to worry that he is heading for a panic attack in front of the whole school. Then he learns that his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease, has gone missing, and the day turns into something much bigger. To help find her, Andrew has to loosen his grip, accept help from others and trust the people around him. Told with humor and heart, this story suits readers about 9 to 12.