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Hungry ghost [graphic novel] / Victoria Ying ; color by Lynette Wong.
"Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend, Jordan, knows that she has been bingeing and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself reassessing her priorities, her choices, and her body. The path to happiness may lead her away from her hometown and her mothers toxic projections--but first she will have to find the strength to seek help."-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781250767004 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 198 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : First Second, 2023.
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| Genre: | Coming-of-age comics. Graphic novels. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | YA Ying | 31681010321420 | YADULT GN | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
After the sudden death of her father, sixteen-year-old Valerie Chu, who is hiding an eating disorder from her friends and family, reevaluates her life, her choices and her own body as she tries to find the strength to seek help. - Baker & Taylor
After the sudden death of her father, 16-year-old Valerie Chu, who is hiding an eating disorder from her friends and family, reevaluates her life, her choices and her own body as she tries to find the strength to seek help. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous. - McMillan Palgrave
Winner of 2023 Harvey Award for Best Childrenâs or Young Adult Book
Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend, Jordan, knows that she has been bingeing and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself reassessing her priorities, her choices, and her body. The path to happiness may lead her away from her hometown and her motherâs toxic projectionsâbut first she will have to find the strength to seek help.
From beloved creator Victoria Ying comes a beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel that takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and ultimately, a journey to self-love.
