The Effects of Pickled Herring
Mango Media (Verlag)
978-1-68481-356-8 (ISBN)
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The Effects of Pickled Herring by Alex Schumacher is a poignant coming-of-age graphic novel. As 12-year-old Micah Gadsky and his spirited sister Alana prepare for their dual bar and bat mitzvah, they grapple with a family secret that unravels their understanding of faith and identity. Micah's introspective nature and Alana's outgoing spirit collide, leading them to confront the complexities of growing up, and ultimately, the enduring power of familial bonds.
A vividly illustrated graphic novel. The author's mix of humor and heart in The Effects of Pickled Herring makes this coming of age book relatable for all young adult readers. If you are looking for books about family dynamics, brother and sister relationships, books about growing up, or one’s introspection on faith, pick up a copy of The Effects of Pickled Herring!
Inside find:
A compelling exploration of self-worth, identity, and anti-Semitism
A heartrending portrayal of the effects of Alzheimer's on a family unit
Engaging illustrations that vividly bring the narrative to life
Relatable themes for readers navigating the challenges of growing up
Looking for the best graphic novels for ages 8-12? This is for you! If you liked Calling My Name or A First Time for Everything, you will love The Effects of Pickled Herring.
Alex Schumacher is an author/illustrator whose list of work includes The Unemployment Adventures of Aqualung graphic novel for Arcana Studios (2013), The World’s Crummiest Umbrella picture book for Wandering in the Words Press (2014), articles for Comicon.com, and storyboards for DreamWorks TV. His first collection of literary magazine comics, Defiling the Literati, was released in 2017 to rave reviews from such sites as Graphic Policy and Bleeding Cool. That same year Alex was also nominated for a 'Best of the Net' award for his graphic narrative collaboration with underground poet John Bennett. Alex continues to produce the weekly webcomic Decades of (in)Experience for Antix Press (since 2015) and the monthly misadventures of Mr. Butterchips for Drunk Monkeys (since 2016). Alex lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 07.03.2024 |
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| Zusatzinfo | color illustrations throughout; 200 Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | FL |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga ► Cartoon / Graphic Novel |
| Kinder- / Jugendbuch | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-68481-356-5 / 1684813565 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-68481-356-8 / 9781684813568 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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