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Every winter, straight-laced, Ivy League bound Evan looks forward to a visit from Lucy, a childhood pal who moved away after her parents' divorce. But when Lucy arrives this year, she's changed. The former "girl next door" now has chopped dyed black hair, a nose stud, and a scowl. But Evan knows that somewhere beneath the Goth, "Old Lucy" still exists, and he's determined to find her... even if it means pissing her off.
Garden State meets Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist in this funny and poignant illustrated novel about opposites who fall in love.
Ages 13+
"Starred Review. Compelling, honest and true - this musing about art and self-discovery, replete with pitch-perfect dialogue, will have wide appeal." - Kirkus Reviews
"Though there are many fun moments, sharply observed interactions, and smart insights along the way, the overall vibe is moody and pensive, as Lucy and Evan try to find their way and handle the pressures coming at them from every angle." - Publishers Weekly
"Like Emond's popular Happyface (Little, Brown, 2010), this tale of insecurity, angst, and shaky romance is one to which teens can easily relate." - School Library Journal
"[T]he interplay between the duo is fraught with realistic teen angst, and Evan, an artist, provides a running comic-book commentary that engages readers visually. Tension about where this relationship is going continues to the book's last page." - Booklist
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Stephen Emond is the creator of Emo Boy, which ran for twelve issues and two collections with Slave Labor Graphics. He also won a national contest for his comic strip series Steverino, which ran for several years in his local Connecticut newspaper. His first novel, Happyface, was published in March 2010. Visit his website at www.stephenemond.com.
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