The Bug Zapper

Spanning from elementary to high school, The Bug Zapper follows a contemplative girl named Adeline. The story transitions through her time with energetic first-grader Hanna, quirky deep-thinker Ebony, textbook-popular Violet, and thoughtful misfit Basil, among others. While the book focuses on the theme of friendship, it also explores family dynamics, the development of a child’s mind and perspective, and Addie’s struggle with anxiety. Her childhood and teenage years are revealed through a series of moments as she navigates ten of the most transformative years of a person’s life.