Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewA wonderfully fun and unique reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera as a teen rom-com set in high school! Erika knows that people find her weird and off-putting. Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself and obsessing over handsome actors and pop stars. When she starts attending a new school, her loneliness takes on a life of its own and she develops a new obsession: the cutest boy in her theatre class, Christian. For some reason, Christian is kind to her and even agrees to star in the play that she wrote for him, and Erika starts to find a creative voice that might lead to new friendship and romance. But the more time Erika spends with Christian, the more she wonders what he sees in a creep like her. Can Erika somehow write her way into the centre of her own heartfelt love story? Or does Christian have an ending of his own in mind? A fun retelling of The Phantom of the Opera as a full colour graphic novel A swoony, light-hearted YA love story featuring loneliness, new friendships and romance Perfect for fans of Heartstopper Full Product DetailsAuthor: Victoria Grace Elliott , Victoria Grace ElliottPublisher: Scholastic US Imprint: Scholastic US Dimensions: Width: 22.40cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 15.20cm Weight: 0.520kg ISBN: 9781338840407ISBN 10: 1338840401 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 12 September 2024 Recommended Age: From 12 to 14 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for Please Be My Star: ★ ""Erika's struggles with mental health strike an empathetic chord that will resonate with readers. The clean, inviting art features varied panel shapes and perspectives and highlights the characters' emotional expressions. Manga-style art animates this charming story of self-discovery."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""This sweet romance/coming-of-age combo incorporates a great mix of cross-cultural visual homages, including nods to manga, telenovelas, and k-pop stans. Readers will appreciate the vibrant color scheme throughout... Elliott thoughtfully captures the essence of being the weird kid among weird kids and finding connection not despite but because of that quirkiness."" -- Booklist, starred review ""A dramatic comedy for teens who love theater and -romance."" -- School Library Journal ""Encapsulates the anxiety of navigating a new school and new relationships, all while trying to live authentically."" -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""This is an affectionate depiction of high school theater teens, with a sympathetic heroine. The fluid graphics style captures the story perfectly."" -- The Washington Post "Praise for Please Be My Star: ★ ""Erika's struggles with mental health strike an empathetic chord that will resonate with readers. The clean, inviting art features varied panel shapes and perspectives and highlights the characters' emotional expressions. Manga-style art animates this charming story of self-discovery."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review" Author InformationVictoria Grace Elliott is the creator of two graphic novels, Yummy: A History of Desserts and Tasty: A History of Yummy Experiments, and balderdash!, a webcomic. She previously worked at Powerhouse Animation Studios. Victoria lives in Austin, Texas, with her partner and enjoys attending concerts and making collages of her favorite idols and actors in her free time. Visit her online at vgeportfolio.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
