The Deep Dark: A Graphic Novel
$23.20
- Paperback
480 pages
- Release Date
4 June 2024
Summary
The Deep Dark: Secrets Beneath the Surface
Everyone has secrets. Mags has teeth. Magdalena Herrera is about to graduate high school, but she already feels like an adult with serious responsibilities: caring for her ailing grandmother; working a part-time job; clandestine makeouts with a girl who has a boyfriend.
And then there’s her secret, which pulls her into the basement each night, drains her of energy, and leaves her bleeding. A secret that could hurt and even kill if i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781338839999 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1338839993 |
| Author: | Molly Ostertag |
| Publisher: | Scholastic US |
| Imprint: | Scholastic US |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 4 June 2024 |
| Weight: | 1.00kg |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 152mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
* “Pairing measured pacing, dynamic paneling, robust dialogue, and abundantly realized main and supporting characters, Ostertag (The Girl from the Sea) delivers an expansive triumph–her best yet–to examine issues of grief, identity, intergenerational trauma, and reconnection.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
* “An optimistic message of acceptance and love that insists that the parts of ourselves we don’t like … should be cared for at all costs. … Spellbinding” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “Visually evocative … demonstrates once again [Ostertag’s] ability to build immersive and moving stories of self-acceptance.” – Booklist, starred review
* “A moving and eerie graphic novel exploring identity, generational trauma and queer love … Ostertag expertly fuses magical realism and mystery into an adorable love story with nuanced characters.” – BookPage, starred review
Praise for The Girl from the Sea:
* “Adorable and authentic, this coming-out story is a must-purchase” – School Library Journal, starred review
* “This endearing and often funny graphic novel cohesively combines queer teen romance, realism, and fantasy.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
“With dazzling full-color illustrations throughout, you’ll want to demolish every page.” – TimeOut Magazine
“A hopeful coming-of-age-and coming-out-tale” – Booklist
Praise for The Witch Boy:
* “Leaves readers wishing for more.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “Brims with life.” – School Library Journal, starred review
“Thrilling.” – Hope Larson, author of All Summer Long
Praise for The Hidden Witch:
* “Absolutely bewitching.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Vivid and vibrant … A great comic for magic fans.” – Booklist
Praise for The Midwinter Witch:
“A heartwarming, wintry adventure.” – School Library Journal
“Should please fans and newcomers alike.” – Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Molly Ostertag
Molly Knox Ostertag is the acclaimed ABA Indie and New York Times bestselling graphic novel author-illustrator of The Girl from the Sea and the Witch Boy trilogy: The Witch Boy, The Hidden Witch, and The Midwinter Witch, as well as a writer for animation. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Molly was featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30: Media list in 2020. She’s married to fellow writer and artist ND Stevenson, and they live in Los Angeles with two cats and a very cuddly dog.
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