MWD: Hell Is Coming Home: A Graphic Novel
hell is coming home
$86.24
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
14 February 2017
Summary
Hell Is Coming Home: A Graphic Novel of War, Trauma, and Redemption
With unflinching candor, a moving graphic novel follows a young woman’s return from war and her bond with two dogs—one who saves her life in Iraq, and another who helps her reclaim it at home.
Liz served in Iraq with her trusty military working dog, Ender, by her side. But now that her tour is over, she has to readjust to life in her small New Hampshire town. Despite being surrounded by peop…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780763657062 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0763657069 |
| Author: | Brian David Johnson, Jan Egleson, Laila Milevski, Karl Stevens |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 14 February 2017 |
| Weight: | 663g |
| Dimensions: | 267mm x 175mm x 16mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A gritty, hard-hitting, and honest portrayal of one young woman’s difficult journey to putting the pieces of her life back together after serving in the Iraq War…The story’s strong language, graphic depiction of war, and Liz’s unpredictable behavior make this an emotionally taxing read, but the ups and downs also effectively give readers a sense of Liz’s trauma. A nuanced and skillfully composed snapshot of one woman’s postwar struggle to live.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)It does a good job documenting the struggles of coping with PTSD, and the female perspective of the book is a welcome change of pace.—Booklist
About The Author
Brian David Johnson
Jan Egleson is an independent filmmaker and writer. Brian David Johnson is a journalist. This is their first book for young adults. They both live in or around Boston, Massachusetts.
Laila Milevski is a cartoonist and illustrator whose work has appeared in the comic anthology š! and online in Comics Workbook. She self-publishes short comics, but this is her debut in a longer format. Laila Milevski lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Karl Stevens is a graphic novelist and painter whose comic Whatever appeared in the Boston Phoenix for three years. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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