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Title: This One Summer
Author: TAMAKI MARIKO
Illustrator: TAMAKI JILLIAN (ILL)
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 26/03/2014
Imprint: FIRST SECOND
Price: $37.00
Publishing status: Active
Awards:
2015 Caldecott Honor Book and
A Michael L. Printz Honor for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
Every summer, Rose goes with her mum and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It’s their getaway, their refuge. Rosie’s friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. Rose’s mum and dad won’t stop fighting, and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. It’s a summer of secrets and sorrow and growing up, and it’s a good thing Rose and Windy have each other.
This One Summer is a tremendously exciting new teen graphic novel from two creators with true literary clout. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki, the team behind Skim, have collaborated on this gorgeous, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about a girl on the cusp of childhood – a story of renewal and revelation.
*\”With a light touch, the Tamakis capture the struggle of growing up in a patchwork of summer moments . . . Wistful, touching, and perfectly bittersweet.\” – Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
\”This One Summer teeters on the fault line of preadolescence, as cozy childhood naivety washes away to reveal the dark complexities of adult life. Jillian Tamaki might be the best illustrator in the entire biz – her drawings are immersive, sensual and overwhelmingly beautiful. A magic synergy is kindled when paired with the storytelling of her cousin Mariko, who implements the best elements of graphic novels, manga, bande dessinée and modern literary prose to awaken a world of sophisticated naturalism. I loved it.\”
— Craig Thompson
ISBN: 9781596437746
Weight: 20g
Dimension: 216mm X 152mm
Pages: 320