Esther's Notebooks 2

Name: Esther's Notebooks 2
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782276180
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Tales from my eleven-year-old life

By Riad Sattouf

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Summary

Esther's Notebooks 2 by Riad Sattouf is a charming continuation of Esther's adventures. This instalment follows a young girl's life in Paris through her candid and humorous observations. The graphic novel captures her everyday experiences, friendships, and challenges as she navigates family dynamics and school life, all with an endearing sense of innocence and wit.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're intrigued by authentic, humorous insights into the life of a young girl navigating friendships, school, and family in Paris. Riad Sattouf brings Esther's daily experiences to life with a blend of wit and emotion, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate heartwarming and realistic storytelling.

Description

Every week, the comic book artist Riad Sattouf has a chat with his friend's daughter, Esther. She tells him about her life, about school, her friends, her hopes, dreams, and fears, and then he works it up into a comic strip.

This book consists of 52 of those strips, telling between them the story of a year in the life of this sharp, spirited, and funny child. The result is a moving, insightful, and utterly addictive glimpse into the real lives of children growing up in today's world.

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Esther's Notebooks 2 by Riad Sattouf is praised for its insightful portrayal of contemporary life, artfully capturing the nuances of a young girl's perspective in a relatable and engaging manner. The illustrator's ability to depict societal themes with humour and warmth is highlighted, emphasizing the author's reputation as a significant voice in graphic storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782276180

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by Sam Taylor
Translated by Sam Taylor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 56

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About the Author

Riad Sattouf is a bestselling cartoonist and filmmaker who grew up in Syria and Libya and now lives in Paris. His autobiographical series The Arab of the Future has sold more than a million copies in France alone, won multiple prizes and been translated into sixteen languages. The Esther's Notebooks series has also sold nearly 700,000 copies in France, been adapted for a popular animated TV series, and is being translated into 8 languages. Riad was recently selected to become a member of The Order of Arts and Letters, one of France's highest honours.

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