Heartstopper
Author Alice Oseman
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Story
Heartstopper follows two teenage boys, Nick and Charlie, as they meet at a British boys grammar school, quickly become friends and fall in love. Each volume navigates the ups and downs of crushes, first love, friendships, coming out, and mental health, beautifully framed by a warm cast of supporting characters.
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Why we chose it
Loved by teenagers - one of the most frequently recommended stories. The portrayal of friendship and first love is accurate and relatable.
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What a young reviewer said
The art style is fantastic and the dialogue is equally good. I thought it did a great job of accurately depicting what a school environment is like, it's relatable on lots of levels. (Florence, age 13)
Story Reviews
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I really enjoyed this graphic novel and just couldn't put it down, it follows the friendship and romance of 2 boys, Nick and Charlie. It showcases the hardships of the social side of school and the journey of finding yourself. The art style is fantastic and the dialogue is equally good. Personally I thought it did a great job of accurately depicting what a school environment is like, it's relatable on lots of levels and keeps you smiling (most of) the way through. If you'd like to sit and read the series it'd be the perfect activity for a rainy day.