Lizard Boy 2: the Most Perfect Summer Ever
Lizard Boy 2: the Most Perfect Summer Ever by Jonathan Hill is set to be published by Candlewick Press on April 8, 2025. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The book continues the story of the Lizk’t family, who are now living in Eagle Valley under the guise of the Tomkins family. It explores themes of friendship and acceptance through the experiences of middle-grade characters who navigate the challenges of being outsiders.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the lives of Tommy Tomkins and his friends, including Dung, an immigrant facing the prospect of returning to Vietnam. The discovery of a treehouse becomes a sanctuary for the group, allowing them to embrace their true selves, whether they are a Sasquatch, a girl made of snakes, or a robot from the future. As the summer unfolds, the story addresses the complexities of identity and belonging, culminating in a pivotal moment when Tommy’s true appearance is revealed. This graphic novel captures the essence of growing up, highlighting the importance of unity and sharing personal stories as a means to combat intolerance.
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Book two in this acclaimed graphic series explores intolerance through a relatable–and empowering–cast of middle-grade cryptids, immigrants, and outsiders.
In human disguise, the Lizk’t family of Elberon is now comfortably settled in Eagle Valley as the all-American Tomkins family. While his older sister is madly in love with her job and her perfect human boyfriend, Tommy Tomkins has new friends who understand what it means to be an outsider, especially Dung, whose family immigrated to America. When they find a treehouse in the woods, it seems like the perfect space where they can all be themselves–whether a Sasquatch, a girl made of snakes, or a robot from the future. And when they learn that Dung’s family will soon return to Vietnam, the friends vow to have the Most Perfect Summer Ever in his honor. But when Tommy’s face, the real one, turns up in an episode of Eagle Valley Paranormal, the hidden truth threatens to emerge, and a not-so-perfect Eagle Valley summer becomes a chance for a lizard boy to shine. Jonathan Hill’s graphic series captures the nuances of middle-grade life with energy, insight, and ample comic relief, proving that a united front–and sharing origin stories to keep the past alive–are a timeless antidote to intolerance.
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