The PLAIN Janes
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The PLAIN Janes
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The PLAIN Janes
The cult classic graphic novel is back! The first two instalments of The Plain Janes are available bound up for the first time with an all new, never before seen third story, perfect for fans of This One Summer and Awkward.
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The PLAIN Janes is applauded for capturing the essence of high school life with its touching portrayal of friendships and personal growth. Described as having the nostalgia of a John Hughes film, the book is praised for its energetic narrative and insightful approach to overcoming fear. The collaboration between Castellucci and Rugg brings a vibrant and nuanced depiction of its characters and themes, accentuated by Rugg's understated yet impactful illustrations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780316522816
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 February 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 860g
Pages: 496
About the Author
Cecil Castellucci is the author of books and graphic novels for young adults including Boy Proof, The Plain Janes, Soupy Leaves Home, The Year of the Beasts, Tin Star, Don't Cosplay With My Heart and the Eisner nominated Odd Duck. In 2015 she co-authored Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure. She is currently writing Shade, The Changing Girl, an ongoing comic on Gerard Way's Young Animal imprint at DC Comics. Her short stories and short comics have been published in Strange Horizons, Tor.com, Womanthology, Star Trek: Waypoint and Vertigo SFX: Slam! She is the Children's Correspondence Coordinator for The Rumpus, a two-time Macdowell Fellow, and the founding YA Editor at the LA Review of Books. She lives in Los Angeles.
Jim Rugg is a comic book artist, bookmaker, illustrator, and designer. His books include Street Angel, The Plain Janes, Afrodisiac, Notebook Drawings, Rambo 3.5 and Supermag. He is a recipient of both the Eisner and Ignatz Awards and he teaches visual storytelling at the School of Visual Arts and the Animation Workshop in Denmark. He lives and draws in Pittsburgh.Also by Cecil Castellucci
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