This narrative scrapbook, art journal, and mini graphic novel tells the story of a teenage girl from northern England. Three central themes in her life are illustrated with bits of old diaries, energetic and quirky doodles, witty pieces of wisdom, references to TV shows and music, photographs, and even ticket stubs. The themes/chapter headings are ME; FRIENDS, OTHERS, COLLEGE, AND ART; and LOVE. This portrait of teen life is solid, frank, and adorable. The author is 18 years-old. mjw |
| Title: The Isobel Journal: Just A Northern Girl From Where Nothing Really Happens Author: Isobel Harrop Illustrator: Isobel Harrop Publisher: Hot Key Books Copyright: 2013 Original language: English ISBN: 978-1-4714-0227-2 Paperback pages: 208 Age range: 9-19 Genre: Graphic novel Book setting: England Author’s residence: England Subjects: Coming of age, England, Europe, Music, Realistic fiction, Sequential art, Western Europe |
The Isobel Journal: Just A Northern Girl From Where Nothing Really Happens
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This narrative scrapbook, art journal, and mini graphic novel tells the story of a teenage girl from northern England. Three central themes in her life are illustrated with bits of old diaries, energetic and quirky doodles, witty pieces of wisdom, references to TV shows and music, photographs, and even ticket stubs. The themes/chapter headings are ME; FRIENDS, OTHERS, COLLEGE, AND ART; and LOVE. This portrait of teen life is solid, frank, and adorable. The author is 18 years-old. mjw