{"title":"Series: I Wanna Be Your Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eI Wanna Be Your Girl\u003c\/em\u003e series offers a diverse collection that spans genres from speculative sci-fi and fantasy to thoughtful explorations in philosophy and psychology. Readers can immerse themselves in imaginative worlds and compelling narratives while also engaging with insightful reflections on culture, identity, and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles touching on arts and memoir, history and education, this collection invites curiosity and introspection. 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But since Akira began openly identifying as a girl, Hime's constant need to speak out on her behalf is becoming a problem.\n\nWhen Akira becomes a manager of the school's football team - and crushing on an older boy - Hime feels the rift with her friend growing wider. She's desperate to save her relationship with Akira, but whatever Hime tries just seems to make things worse. Akira's making so much progress, so why does Hime feel like she's only falling behind . . . ?\n\nThis manga adaptation of the hit Japanese webcomic series is a joyous celebration of acceptance - both by others and oneself. Tackling universal teen themes of identity, relationships and friendship in a gentle, clean story filled with thoughtful (though imperfect) characters, this series is brilliantly inclusive and has clear crossover appeal.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288527421676,"sku":"9780241786680","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d2f2ff1c8fbcc509f354b21ddc243aa8.jpg?v=1770630076"},{"product_id":"i-wanna-be-your-girl-vol-3-by-umi-takase-9780241786710","title":"I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 3","description":"The third volume in a sweet slice-of-life manga series that thoughtfully explores the complications of friendship, first loves and what it truly means to be an ally. Perfect for fans of HEARTSTOPPER (1.28m TCM), WONDER (765k TCM) and SASAKI AND MIYANO (9.6k).\n\n\n\nBeing in love with your best friend is hard, but being a good friend is even harder.Hime and Akira have been best friends since childhood. But they haven't spoken in weeks - not since their argument over Akira's crush, who's too distracted by Hime to notice Akira!\n\nThe girls want to make up, but this rift runs deeper than a simple crush. Akira is upset that no one thinks twice about Hime being a girl, however she looks; while Hime is upset that people see her as nothing but a girl.\n\nBefore they can repair their relationship, they'll need to work through some big questions. Can they learn to accept each other and themselves, or will this be the end?\n\nThis manga adaptation of the hit Japanese webcomic series is a joyous celebration of acceptance - both by others and oneself. 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The emotional rollercoaster of a series comes to a heartwarming and hopeful conclusion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis manga adaptation of the hit Japanese webcomic series is a joyous celebration of acceptance - both by others and oneself. Tackling universal teen themes of identity, relationships, and friendship in a gentle, clean story filled with thoughtful (though imperfect) characters, this series is brilliantly inclusive and has clear crossover appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648325271788,"sku":"9780241786741","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241786741-i-wanna-be-your-girl-vol-4.jpg?v=1779256132"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-i-wanna-be-your-girl.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}