Adrian and the Tree of Secrets

Name: Adrian and the Tree of Secrets
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781551525563
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By Hubert and Marie Caillou

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Summary

Adrian and the Tree of Secrets follows Adrian, a boy struggling under the weight of a strict mother, bullying football teammates, and a school principal who dismisses rumours about Adrian's sexuality as illness. Amidst this, Jeremy, the coolest boy in school, befriends Adrian, taking him on scooter adventures to a secret treehouse where their friendship deepens into young love. But when Jeremy's girlfriend exposes their secret, the boys face embarrassment and uncertainty. This graphic novel tenderly explores the challenges of adolescence and self-discovery.
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This graphic novel is suited for teen readers and young adults interested in LGBTQ+ themes, coming-of-age stories, and socially conscious narratives depicted through evocative graphic art.

Adrian isn t very happy these days. He lives in a small town and goes to a Catholic high school. But his world is about to be turned upside down Jeremy, the coolest kid in school, thinks otherwise: he takes Adrian on scooter trips and they end up in Jeremy s secret treehouse stealing kisses.

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Adrian and the Tree of Secrets follows the journey of Adrian, who is dogged by a strict mother and bullied by his teammates on the football field. Adding to his challenges, he is chastised by the school principal, who views the rumours that Adrian is gay as evidence that he is 'ill'.

However, Jeremy, the coolest kid in school, thinks otherwise. He takes Adrian on scooter trips, and they end up in Jeremy's secret treehouse stealing kisses. Adrian finds himself falling in love, until Jeremy's girlfriend discovers their secret and exposes them, sending the lovebirds into a tailspin of embarrassment.

What will become of Adrian?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics praise Adrian and the Tree of Secrets for its visually compelling artwork and sensitive storytelling. About.com LGBT Teens highlights its portrayal of the isolation and harassment still faced by many LGBT youth. BookDragon commends Marie Caillou's colours and lines that enrich the story’s emotional depth. Shelf Awareness notes the empathetic balance between naivety and worldliness in both main characters, with an ambiguous ending that sparks meaningful conversations. Lambda Literary acknowledges the poignant exploration of gay adolescence through both author Hubert's writing and Caillou's illustrations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781551525563

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2014

Country: Canada

Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 352g

Pages: 128

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Hubert Marie Caillou

About the Author

Hubert: Hubert was born in 1971 in Finistère, France. He has written numerous graphic novels and comic series in French, including one translated into English: Miss Don't Touch Me, Vols. 1 and 2, a graphic novel series set in Paris in the 1930s.
Marie Caillou: Marie Caillou was born in 1971 in Montbeliard, France. In 2010 she illustrated her first graphic novel with Hubert, La Chair de l'Araignée (Spider's Flesh), then in 2012, she wrote and illustrated Les Monsters de Mayuko (Mayuko's Monsters). This is her first book to appear in English.