NEXT STOP,THE Hardcover

"Next Stop" by Debbie Fong is a poignant and humorous graphic novel that takes readers on an unusual road trip through the eyes of middle schooler Pia. Still reeling from the tragic loss of her younger brother and a family relocation, Pia embarks on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at quirky roadside attractions across the country. Her ultimate destination is a mysterious underground lake believed to possess magical healing powers, which Pia secretly hopes will mend her broken family. As she journeys, Pia navigates her grief, forms unexpected friendships, and discovers that sometimes the most valuable discoveries are made not at the final destination, but along the way.