Allergic

Allergic is a middle-grade graphic novel written by Megan Wagner Lloyd and illustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter. It was published in 2021 by Scholastic and is a work of realistic fiction. Lloyd has written numerous picture books for children, while Nutter’s work has been recognized by numerous groups including the Society of Illustrators. This book tells the story of a fifth-grade girl who wants nothing more than to adopt a puppy, but when she and her family go to adopt a dog, she learns that she has a severe allergy to animals with fur or feathers. Throughout the novel, Maggie must overcome numerous challenges, which include learning about her allergies, learning how to treat them, getting acquainted with a new school, and accepting that her mother is going to have another baby.

This guide refers to the 2021 Scholastic paperback edition.

Plot Summary

Maggie Wilson, who lives in modern-day California, wakes up on her birthday. It’s. a special birthday because her parents have agreed to let her adopt a puppy. She has always wanted a pet because she wants someone in her home who needs her more than anyone else. After getting out of bed, Maggie joins the rest of her family.