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Ditching Saskia

Contributor(s): Moore, John (Author), Neetols (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781838741556

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

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Pub Date: October 1, 2024

Dewey: 741.5941

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 12 to UP

Physical Info: 0.80" H x 8.80" L x 6.40" W ( 0.95 lbs) 192 pages

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Description: "A heart-warming, supernatural slice-of-life graphic novel that gently weaves together tough, everyday themes of identity, grief, and accepting flaws in those we love the most."--

Review Quotes: Featured in Publishers Weekly Fall Comics and Graphic Novels Previews in their Top 10 Young Adult Comics and Graphic Novels - Publishers Weekly Fall Comics and Graphic Novels Previews

'This is a touching story dealing with a multitude of feelings, from loss, frustration, self-identity, discovery and understanding.' - Tyrell Waiters, Vern: Custodian of the Universe

A teen mourning his mother hopes to conjure her ghost and gets a sassy spirit kid sidekick instead. - Meg Lemke, Publishers Weekly Fall Comics and Graphic Novels Previews

The delicate and expressive illustrations are executed in shades of gray, black, and navy; the gold accents of the Spirit Flower signify its value in bringing back those who have passed. The quirky character dynamics create a sense of comic relief amid the emotional intensity... Intriguing supernatural elements grounded by genuine expressions of friendship and understanding. (Graphic paranormal. 13-17) - Laura Simeon, Kirkus Reviews

Neetol's graceful artwork, all rendered in varying shades of gray with plenty of white space, nicely capture teen life and Damian's melancholy loneliness. Her figures resemble anime/manga art, with slim bodies and large round eyes ... The story was at its funniest, strongest, and most poignant when it focused on Damian and Saskia's growing friendship ... Teens who love manga will appreciate this one volume story. This would be a good read alike suggestion for readers who have enjoyed other supernatural friendship stories, such as the Sheets series by Brenna Thummler. - Susan Harari, Youth Services Book Review

British author/playwright Moore provides a poignant, heartfelt tale of grief, loss, and hopeful healing. In exquisitely expressive black-grey-white swirling panels--with only the spirit flower highlighted in vibrant orange--Neetols transforms Moore's narrative into visual magic - Terry Hong, Booklist STARRED Review


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