Penny Draws a Secret Adventure

By: Sara Shepard

Narrated by: Cassandra Morris

The third book in the humorous, heartfelt series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard.

Little by little, Penny Lowry is making it through the fifth grade—with a bit of help from her friends Maria, Kristian, and Rocco, as well as her lovable dog Cosmo. And there's a lot of change to deal with this year! Penny's newborn twin brother and sister have everyone in her family on their last nerve with their crying. Her friends Maria and Chloe are spending a lot of time together without inviting Penny along, making her worry they might be getting tired of her. And on top of everything, Penny and her friends discover a very old map in her attic that sends them on a wild scavenger hunt all over town in search of treasure!

Can Penny get her worries about her friends and family under control, and lead her group of friends to find the hidden treasure?

Critic reviews

Praise for Penny Draws a Secret Adventure:

"This third series entry offers yet more humor and genuine positivity along with an honest portrayal of how anxiety can affect young people. . . . Maintains the wit and warmth (greatly supported by the charming black-and-white cartoon illustrations) that readers have come to expect from Penny’s escapades. A sympathetic and amusing account of a young anxiety sufferer navigating life changes." —Kirkus Reviews

"Kids love this graphic novel series about a young girl who draws to cope with her anxiety . . . Series fans and new readers alike will want to pick up this sweet story!" —Brightly