
Summary
The Spy Who Raised Me: A Daughter’s Discovery
Young Sophia is a citizen of the world, having lived in so many countries she’s lost count. Currently stationed in Central America due to her parents’ work, she feels disconnected, an American abroad who barely knows her own country.
Everything shifts when Sophia stumbles upon a forbidden letter, revealing a shocking secret: her parents aren’t who they claim to be. They’re CIA operatives.
As Sophia grapples with this reve…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316459006 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316459003 |
| Author: | Sophia Glock |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 28 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 620g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 138mm x 22mm |
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Critics Review
”… a coming-of-age biographical story with a twist.” – School Library Connection
”…cathartic debut graphic memoir.”–Bust Magazine”…simple, unassuming drawings heighten the sense of disconnection.”–NPR“Glock’s memories resonate with vulnerable self-awareness and poignant charm.”–Shelf Awareness“Readers in search of a graphic novel that focuses on the path toward adulthood or teenagers trying claim their identity and independence away from the shadows of their parents will appreciate this offering.”–Booklist“Glock’s subtly crafted, emotive graphic memoir explores themes of belonging, identity, and loyalty.”–Publishers Weekly“A rare peek behind the curtain into life as the daughter of U.S. intelligence officers, this is a story full of secrets that expertly unfold one by one. Highly recommended for teen graphic novel collections.”–School Library Journal“Engrossing.”–BCCB
”…a coming-of-age biographical story with a twist.”
–School Library ConnectionAbout The Author
Sophia Glock
Sophia Glock is a comic book artist and educator. She received her MFA in Illustration at the School of Visual Arts and has been published in periodicals such as The New Yorker, Buzzfeed, Time Out New York and featured in various anthologies. Her work has been honored at The Society of Illustrators Cartoon and Comics Art Annual, and her short comic The Secrets in My Mother’s Nightstand was shortlisted for a Cartoonist Studio Prize. She currently lives in San Francisco, CA.
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