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For fans of The Witch Boy and Squished, Lunar Boy is a must-have heartwarming coming-of-age graphic novel about a young boy from the moon who discovers a home in the most unlikely places, from debut twin creators Jes and Cin Wibowo.
Indu, a boy from the moon, feels like he doesn’t belong. He hasn’t since he and his adoptive mom disembarked from their spaceship—their home—to live on New Earth with their new blended family. The kids at school think he’s weird, he has a crush on his pen pal who might not like him back, and his stepfamily doesn’t seem to know what to do with him. Worst of all, Indu can’t even talk to his mom about how he’s feeling because she’s so busy.
In a moment of loneliness, Indu calls out to the moon, begging them to take him back. And against all odds, the moon hears him and agrees to bring him home on the first day of the New Year. But as the promised day draws nearer, Indu finds friendship in unlikely places and discovers that home is more than where you come from. And when the moon calls again, Indu must decide: Is he willing to give up what he’s just found?
Lunar Boy : A Graphic Novel by Jes and Cin Wibowo
Format: Paperback (Graphic Novel)
ISBN: 9780063057593
Imprint: HarperAlley
"A beautifully blended story that connects the importance of communication, respect, patience, and understanding." — Joanna Cacao, author of The Secret of the Ravens
"A fresh, empathetic tale of a transmasculine moon-boy’s journey toward understanding one’s space and the space that’s sometimes necessary to give others. An expansive, organic palette with pastel pops of trans-flag pride, all with inclusive and friendly character design that leaves readers feeling dipped in sun/moonshine." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"This heartwarming story about found family and finding yourself is an immersive and refreshing shift from traditional science fiction." — School Library Journal (starred review)
"A radiant palette of warm, sun-drenched pinks and oranges underscore the vibrant community of care and support that envelop Indu. Reminiscent of Le Petit Prince, this lustrous debut graphic novel signals a much brighter future for its protagonist and those who relate to him." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"[A] heartwarming story whose protagonist finds understanding with friends, family, and a broader community." — Horn Book Magazine
"You know a book is good when the fact that its hero was found wandering on the moon is the least interesting thing about him. This is a book with serious undercurrents about what it means to be LGBTQIA+." — NPR