Eliza and Her Monsters

von Francesca Zappia

400 Seiten, Hardcover, ab 14 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

“A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.”—Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times–bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends Eighteen-year-old Eliza Mirk is the anonymous creator of the wildly popular webcomic Monstrous Sea, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything she’s worked for begins to crumble.Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl meets Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona in this acclaimed novel about art, fandom, and finding the courage to be yourself. “A must-have.”—School Library JournalIn the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, and friendless. Online, Eliza is LadyConstellation, anonymous creator of a popular webcomic called Monstrous Sea. With millions of followers and fans throughout the world, Eliza’s persona is popular. Eliza can’t imagine enjoying the real world as much as she loves her digital community. Then Wallace Warland transfers to her school and Eliza begins to wonder if a life offline might be worthwhile. But when Eliza’s secret is accidentally shared with the world, everything she’s built—her story, her relationship with Wallace, and even her sanity—begins to fall apart. With pages from Eliza’s webcomic, as well as screenshots from Eliza’s online forums, this uniquely formatted book will appeal to fans of Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona and Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl.Young Adult Library Services Association Best BookBest Fiction for Young Adults Top TenKirkus Best Book Texas Tayshas Pick

- YA Contemporary Romance: Eliza doesn’t do ‘real life,’ but when Wallace, a quiet fanfic writer, shows up at her school, she starts to wonder if a life offline is worth the risk.- Honest Mental Health Representation: A powerful and authentic portrayal of social anxiety, panic attacks, and the pressure of online fame, perfect for readers seeking stories that get it right.- Creator Culture and Fandom: Explore the world of webcomics, fan communities, and the intense connection between a creator and her fans—for better and for worse.- Uniquely Formatted Novel: Immerse yourself in Eliza’s world through pages from her webcomic, Monstrous Sea, and screenshots of forum posts that bring her online community to life.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Geschichten über (Freundschafts-)Beziehungen und Beziehungsdynamiken (keine Liebesgeschichten) Freundschaftsgeschichten
• ISBN: 9780062290137
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 30.05.2017
• Größe: 216 x 141 mm
• Verlag: HarperCollins
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 14 Jahre