The Bug Zapper

by Mia Stegner Bode

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.

271 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 8, 2015

About the author

As of ~2015: "Embee is a teen author, video blogger, musician, student, fangirl, and proud nerd. She wrote and self-published her first novel, Tess Embers, when she was in 8th grade. Since then, she has released two more novels, and two more projects are in the works. When she's not writing, Embee is reading, making videos, fangirling, attending school, spending time with friends and family, listening to music, singing, or playing the ukulele."

As of ~2021: "A storyteller at heart, Mia Stegner views music as an avenue to ask questions, seek answers, and ponder both personal and collective pieces of the human experience. A full bio can be found in the back of the book; you can also learn more about her work as a freelancer and singer-songwriter at MiaStegner.com."