Drama

What do our readers think of Drama? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny characters, colourful artwork and relatable themes of friendship, acceptance and finding your place.

What does the Pageticker team say about Drama?

Drama is a lively, funny graphic novel about theatre, friendship and the spectacular messiness of growing up. Callie’s backstage adventures feel wonderfully authentic, whilst the story handles crushes, teamwork and identity. Best suited to readers around 10 and up, especially those who know that the real drama often happens behind the curtain.

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What is Drama about?

Callie adores theatre but can't sing, so she becomes the set designer for her middle school's production. Determined to create a Broadway-worthy set on a tight budget, she faces challenges with carpentry, dwindling ticket sales, and a crew struggling to collaborate. As the cast is chosen, both onstage and offstage drama unfolds, especially when two charming brothers join the scene. This graphic novel explores themes of friendship, crushes, and the complexities of middle school life.

About the author

Raina Telgemeier is a popular author and illustrator from America. She is best known for her graphic novels like Smile, Sisters, and Drama. Raina loves telling stories about real-life adventures and friendships. Her colourful drawings and funny, heartwarming stories have made her books favourites for children all around the world.

Discussion ideas around Drama

Backstage Talents: Callie cannot sing, but she finds an important role in set design; what talents do you think can matter in a school production besides acting?

Working Together: What helps the cast and crew solve problems when people have different ideas about how the show should work?

Big Feelings: How does Callie deal with friendship, crushes and misunderstandings, and what could she learn from those experiences?

Being Yourself: How do the characters show who they are, and why can it be important to feel accepted by friends?

Theatre Life: Would you prefer to be onstage or behind the scenes, and what might be exciting or difficult about your choice?