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Adrian and the Tree of Secrets

by Hubert, illustrated by Marie Caillou - £13.99  Arsenal Pulp Press (2014)
paperback    ISBN 13: 9781551525563 | ISBN 10: 1551525569

A bittersweet graphic novel about a nerdy teenaged boy who falls in love with the cool kid at school.
 
Adrian isn't very happy these days. He lives in a small town and goes to a Catholic high school. He wears glasses, secretly reads philosophy books, and wishes he had more muscles. He's dogged by a strict mother, bullied by fellow players on the soccer field, and chastised by the school principal, who considers rumors about Adrian being gay as a sign that he is "ill." But Jeremy, the coolest kid at school, thinks otherwise; he takes Adrian on scooter trips, where they end up in Jeremy's secret treehouse stealing kisses. Adrian finds himself falling in love, until Jeremy's girlfriend rats them out, sending Jeremy into a tailspin of embarrassment. What will become of Adrian?
 
Adrian and the Tree of Secrets is a poignant, beautifully illustrated graphic novel about first love, growing up, and having the courage to be true to yourself.

(Price & availability last checked: February 2015)

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