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The PLAIN Janes

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In The PLAIN Janes, Jane moves to a new town and finds herself feeling out of place until she connects with a group of girls all named Jane. Together, they form a secret art club called P.L.A.I.N. (People Loving Art In Neighborhoods) to express themselves and make a statement about the importance of art in their community. This delightful story combines themes of friendship, creativity, and the impact of art on everyday life.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about friendship, creativity, and resilience. With its compelling illustrations and inspiring characters, this graphic novel captures the adventures of a group of teens who transform their town through art. It's perfect for readers interested in coming-of-age tales filled with heart and humour.

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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 Janes are back! For the very first time, the first two instalments of the cult classic graphic novel THE PLAIN JANES--"The Plain Janes" and "Janes in Love"-are available bound up into one volume with a never-before-seen third story, "Janes Attack Back."

After getting caught in the midst of a terrorist attack on Metro City, artsy misfit Jane Beckles is forced to leave her beloved bustling metropolis for the boring suburb of Kent Waters. At first Jane thinks her life is over but then she finds where she belongs: at the reject table in the cafeteria, along with Brain Jayne, Theatre Jane and sporty Polly Jane. United by only two things - a shared name and an all-too-relateable frustration with the adults around them--the girls form P.L.A.I.N., aka People Loving Art In Neighbourhoods, a secret club dedicated to waking up their fellow citizens with guerrilla works of art scattered around town.

But for Main Jane, the resident new girl and ringleader of P.L.A.I.N., the group is more than just a simple act of teenage rebellion, it's an act of survival. She's determined not to let fear rule her life like it does her parents' and neighbours'. Armed with her sketchbook and a mission of resistance, she's out to prove that true passion and a group of good friends can save anyone from the hell that is high school.

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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.

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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.

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