Magical Boy (Graphic Novel)

Name: Magical Boy (Graphic Novel)
Brand: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
SKU: 9781338775525
Price: 22.99 NZD
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Summary

In Magical Boy by The Kao, the story revolves around Max, a teenager navigating the complexities of high school life while also coming to terms with his magical destiny. As he discovers he is part of an ancient lineage of magical warriors, Max must balance his gender identity with the expectations thrust upon him. This graphic novel blends humour, heart, and action, exploring themes of identity and empowerment in an engaging manner.
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Magical Boy (Graphic Novel)

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Love tales filled with heart, humour, and self-discovery? This delightful graphic novel, brimming with vibrant art and compelling storytelling, might captivate you if you're drawn to stories of magical adventures that tackle themes of identity and belonging. Perfect for anyone who cherishes relatable characters navigating their way through both fantastical challenges and everyday life.

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A breathtakingly imaginative fantasy series starring Max - a trans high school student who has to save the world as a Magical Girl ... as a boy.

Description

Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your average trans man trying to get through high school as himself. But on top of classes, crushes, and coming out, Max's life is turned upside down when his mum reveals an eons-old family secret: he's descended from a long line of Magical Girls tasked with defending humanity from a dark, ancient evil!

With a sassy feline sidekick and a loyal gang of friends by his side, can Max take on his destiny, save the world, and become the next Magical Boy? A hilarious and heartfelt riff on the magical girl genre made popular by teen manga series, Magical Boy is a one-of-a-kind fantasy series that comic readers of all ages will love.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Magical Boy by The Kao reimagines the magical girl genre with a fresh perspective by featuring a trans boy as the protagonist. The graphic novel combines classic manga art and vibrant storytelling with a focus on real-life issues, garnering praise for its exciting and inclusive narrative. It has been recognised by the Texas Librarian Association and included in the 2023 American Library Association Rainbow Book List.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338775525

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

Illustrated by The Kao

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 364

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Manga Scholastic The Kao Young Adult

About the Author

The Kao is Vincent Kao, an illustrator and comic artist known for his slice-of-life web series, Mondo Mango, and the Prism Award-winning webcomic, Magical Boy - both original series available at Tapas. Vincent graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration. He started his career through a series of comic strips surrounding his daily life and since then has freelanced, self-published, as well as collaborated in a few crowdfunded comic anthologies, all under "The Kao" name. To this day, he continues to work on his illustrations and comics in hopes to inspire and bring joy to everyone around him. For more information, please visit www.thekao.net.

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