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Adrian and the Tree of Secrets
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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?
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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.
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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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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.
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