Delicates: Volume 2
Will be published approx. on 20. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-62010-788-1 (ISBN)
Description
Marjorie Glatt's life hasn't been the same ever since she
discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family's laundromat. Wendell,
who died young and now must wander Earth as a ghost with nothing more than a
sheet for a body, soon became one of Marjorie's only friends. But when
Marjorie finally gets accepted by the popular kids at school, she begins to
worry that if anyone learns about her secret ghost friends, she'll be
labeled as a freak who sees dead people. With Marjorie's insistence on
keeping Wendell's ghost identity a secret from her new friends, Wendell
begins to feel even more invisible than he already is.
Eliza Duncan
feels invisible too. She's an avid photographer, and her zealous interest
in finding and photographing ghosts gets her labeled as "different"
by all the other kids in school. Constantly feeling on the outside, Eliza begins
to feel like a ghost herself.
Marjorie must soon come to terms with
the price she pays to be accepted by the popular kids. Is it worth losing her
friend, Wendell? Is she partially to blame for the bullying Eliza
endures?
Delicates tells a powerful story about what it means to fit
in, and those left on the outside. It shows what it's like to feel
invisible, and the importance of feeling seen. Above all, it is a story of
asking for help when all seems dark, and bringing help and light to those who
need it most.
discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family's laundromat. Wendell,
who died young and now must wander Earth as a ghost with nothing more than a
sheet for a body, soon became one of Marjorie's only friends. But when
Marjorie finally gets accepted by the popular kids at school, she begins to
worry that if anyone learns about her secret ghost friends, she'll be
labeled as a freak who sees dead people. With Marjorie's insistence on
keeping Wendell's ghost identity a secret from her new friends, Wendell
begins to feel even more invisible than he already is.
Eliza Duncan
feels invisible too. She's an avid photographer, and her zealous interest
in finding and photographing ghosts gets her labeled as "different"
by all the other kids in school. Constantly feeling on the outside, Eliza begins
to feel like a ghost herself.
Marjorie must soon come to terms with
the price she pays to be accepted by the popular kids. Is it worth losing her
friend, Wendell? Is she partially to blame for the bullying Eliza
endures?
Delicates tells a powerful story about what it means to fit
in, and those left on the outside. It shows what it's like to feel
invisible, and the importance of feeling seen. Above all, it is a story of
asking for help when all seems dark, and bringing help and light to those who
need it most.
Reviews / Votes
"The author tackles in an accessible, nuanced way delicate topics like bullying, death, suicide, and feeling lost." * Kirkus * "With illustrations that match the often dreamy, multilayered narrative, this tale depicts the interplay between inner turmoil and external pressures with an aching accuracy that provides a powerful lens readers might use to observe their own difficult experiences. [...] A strong second foray into Marjorie and Wendell's slightly spooky world." * School Library Journal * "This title encapsulates the rockiness of navigating the friendships and troubled emotional states of middle school, with a dash of friendly paranormal elements to lighten the mood." * Booklist * "Delicates is a sophisticated, beautiful graphic novel that gets to the heart of being a teenager." * Foreword Reviews [Starred Review] * "An enchanting story about how sometimes your life can fall to pieces and finding it inside yourself to put them back together again." -- JesseTheReader "Delicates is a subtle, beautifully drawn story that will make your heart ache with empathy and hope." -- Kat Leyh, creator of Snapdragon "Thummler understands what many adults forget--that young teenagers are, above all else, people." -- Keezy Young, creator of Taproot "If Sheets was about feeling invisible and ghostly, Delicates is about needing to be seen and heard." -- Ariel Bissett, book reviewerMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Portland
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 to 99 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
668 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62010-788-1 (9781620107881)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Brenna Thummler has always known her life is haunted. Much like Marjorie Glatt, she grew up in a small Pennsylvania town, where piano practice and ghost stories were part of her daily routine. It wasn't until she attended Ringling College of Art and Design, however, that she realized her passion for storytelling (as well as her hatred of laundry). Now back in her hometown, she spends her days drawing, writing, and suspicious of her sheets.