Heartstopper #5: A Graphic Novel
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338 pages · Released Dec 19, 2023 · Scholastic Inc.
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Heartstopper #5 is a thoughtful, character-driven graphic novel centered on a loving gay relationship between two teen boys navigating love, identity, and life transitions. The story emphasizes emotional intimacy, communication, and personal growth rather than physical content, though it does include discussions of mental health and eating disorders that require some maturity to process. Language is mild and sexual content consists primarily of kissing and references rather than explicit scenes, making it appropriate for mid-to-older teens who are ready for LGBTQ+ romance and emotional complexity.
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Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series! Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the much-loved Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork. Nick and Charlie are in... Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series! Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the much-loved Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork. Nick and Charlie are in love. They’ve finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick’s house. He wants to take their relationship to the next level... but can he find the confidence he needs? And with Nick going off to university next year, is everything about to change? By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie’s lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us. Contains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, and sexual references.
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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
- graphic novel
- Plot driven
- gay romance
- lighthearted
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ISBN 9781338807516 · Scholastic Inc.