The Magic Fish - A Graphic Novel Book
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Reading level - 12 to 17 years.
Ti n loves his family and his friends...but Ti n has a secret he's been keeping from them, and it might change everything. An amazing YA graphic novel that deals with the complexity of family and how stories can bring us together.
Real life isn't a fairytale.
But Ti n still enjoys reading his favourite stories with his parents from the books he borrows from the local library. It's hard enough trying to communicate with your parents as a kid, but for Ti n, he doesn't even have the right words because his parents are struggling with their English. Is there a Vietnamese word for what he's going through?
Is there a way to tell them he's gay?
A beautifully illustrated story by Trung Le Nguyen that follows a young boy as he tries to navigate life through fairytales, an instant classic that shows us how we are all connected. The Magic Fish tackles tough subjects in a way that accessible with readers of all ages, and teaches us that no matter what--we can all have our own happy endings.
"A sparkling debut...about the child of Vietnamese immigrants who teaches through fairy tales--yet wrestles with how to come out to his family."
The Washington Post
Infused with emotional depth and integrity, this coming-of-age story broadens the range of Vietnamese American creative voices in books for young people."
The Horn Book, Starred Review
"Warm, loving family and friends are a refreshing alternative to immigrant stories that focus on family problems. Beautifully illustrates how sharing old stories can be the best way to learn how to share new ones."
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"The magic happens here on every page, the perfection personified by debut author/artist Nguyen's autobiographical homage to the infinite power of storytelling."
Booklist, Starred Review
"Nguyen's poignant debut captures the perspectives of, and essence of the bond between, a parent and child, proving that language--and love--can transcend words."
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"How do you tell stories within stories within stories? Ask Trung Le Nguyen, who seamlessly blends family history, fairy tales, and a 1998 coming-out tale in this remarkable intergenerational graphic novel."
The Bulletin, Starred Review
| Author | Trung Le Nguyen |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN |
9781984851598 |
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