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Stranger Things: Rebel Robin

By A. R. Capetta
Stranger Things
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Stranger Things: Rebel Robin by A. R. Capetta follows the story of Robin Buckley, a Hawkins teenager dealing with the complexities of high school life in the 1980s. As she navigates friendships, self-discovery, and her place in the world, Robin's journey intertwines with the mysterious events unfolding in Hawkins, setting the stage for the supernatural adventures fans of the series know and love.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of the Stranger Things universe and want to explore Robin's character before she became a part of the Hawkins gang. It's an exciting journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the challenges of growing up in the 1980s, filled with the nostalgic thrill of small-town mysteries.

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"The backstory of the Stranger Things's Robin, and her journey of coming into her own personality, interests, and sexuality"--

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High school is a monster, and it's eating everyone Robin knows. Discover the backstory of the new Stranger Things fan favourite character, Robin, played by Maya Hawke!

It's the beginning of sophomore year, and Robin's Odd Squad friends have decided—this time, they're going to fit in. They couple up, they won't stop talking about college and their future careers, and they're obsessed with trying to act "normal." Robin knows that game well—she's been pretending for years, hoping nobody would notice the sarcastic polyglot French horn player with a bad perm in the back of the room.

But there's one aspect of her identity that she knows for sure doesn't fit in with her carefully controlled image—something she's only just now realising—Robin likes girls.

How exactly is she supposed to be her true self in teeny-tiny Hawkins, Indiana? Robin is convinced the only way she can experience real life is by fleeing to Europe for the summer—aka Operation Croissant. But she has no money, no permission, and no one to share the adventure with—and it will take a heck of a lot more than that to escape Hawkins in one piece.

Sprinkled with references to your favourite Stranger Things characters, this prequel chronicles one girl's realisation that the only person she really needs to be accepted by is herself.

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Stranger Things: Rebel Robin by A. R. Capetta is generally received well, with readers appreciating the exploration of Robin Buckley's backstory and her character depth. The book captures the atmosphere of the 1980s and integrates it into Robin's journey, enriching the Stranger Things universe. However, some felt it was more suited for fans of the show, as familiarity with the series enhances the reading experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593375563

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 368

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A. R. Capetta Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Stranger Things

About the Author

A. R. Capetta (all pronouns) is an acclaimed author of YA genre fiction including The Lost Coast, The Brilliant Death, and the bestselling Once & Future series co-authored with Cory McCarthy. A. R. fell for Stranger Things after being mistaken for a season one Eleven cosplayer at New York Comic Con. You can find A. R. on Twitter @ARCapetta and Instagram @AR_Capetta.

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