Heartstopper #4: A Graphic Novel
Readers rate it 4.6 (940 on Hardcover)
387 pages · Released Jan 4, 2022 · Scholastic Inc.
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What's inside
Violence
Substance use
What it offers
Positive messages
Positive role models
Educational value
A note for parents
Heartstopper #4 is a thoughtful, character-driven graphic novel centered on a loving gay relationship and explores mature themes like coming out, mental health, and eating disorders with sensitivity and care. The story is emotionally honest without being graphic, celebrating love and self-acceptance while acknowledging real struggles teens face. It's appropriate for mid-teens and older, with younger readers who are emotionally mature possibly enjoying it at 11–12, though the eating disorder subplot may require parental awareness.
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From the publisher
The fourth volume in the wonderfully sweet Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork. Now streaming on Netflix! Charlie and Nick's relationship has been going really well, and Charlie thinks he's ready to say those three little words: I love you. Nick feels the same way, but he's got a lot on his mind -... The fourth volume in the wonderfully sweet Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork. Now streaming on Netflix! Charlie and Nick's relationship has been going really well, and Charlie thinks he's ready to say those three little words: I love you. Nick feels the same way, but he's got a lot on his mind -- especially the thought of coming out to his dad and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder. As a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick will have to learn what love really means.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- Strong Character Development
- Character driven
- A mix driven
- Weak Character Development
- Not Diverse Characters
- Unloveable Characters
- Plot driven
- emotional
- hopeful
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ISBN 9781338617580 · Scholastic Inc.