The Golden Hour
The Golden Hour by Niki Smith, published by Little, Brown in 2021, is a graphic novel that delves into themes of self-discovery, friendship, and healing. This edition spans 237 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Manuel Soto, who grapples with anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event. He finds solace in photography and forms connections with classmates Sebastian and Caysha while working on a group project.
Readers will encounter Manuel’s journey as he navigates his emotions and learns to confront his fears. Set against the backdrop of farm life, the narrative explores the bonds of friendship and the challenges of adolescence. Through his experiences with Sebastian, who raises a calf, Manuel discovers hope and the possibility of first love. This graphic novel addresses social themes relevant to today’s youth, making it a poignant exploration of resilience and personal growth.
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2021 Kirkus Prize Finalist * A Kirkus Best Book of 2021 * An SLJ Best Book of 2021
★ “Exceptionally graceful and delightful” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “A beautiful story of resilience.” School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Meaningful and impactful ” — School Library Connection, starred review
From the author of The Deep & Dark Blue comes a tender graphic novel, perfect for our time, that gently explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, healing from tragedy, and hope for a better tomorrow.
Struggling with anxiety after witnessing a harrowing instance of gun violence, Manuel Soto copes through photography, using his cell-phone camera to find anchors that keep him grounded. His days are a lonely, latchkey monotony until he’s teamed with his classmates, Sebastian and Caysha, for a group project.
Sebastian lives on a grass-fed cattle farm outside of town, and Manuel finds solace in the open fields and in the antics of the newborn calf Sebastian is hand-raising. As Manuel aides his new friends in their preparations for the local county fair, he learns to open up, confronts his deepest fears, and even finds first love.
This title will be simultaneously available in paperback.
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