Lunar Boy
Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo is a graphic novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024, featuring 240 pages in English. This coming-of-age story follows Indu, a boy from the moon, who struggles to find his place after moving to New Earth with his adoptive mother and new blended family. As he navigates feelings of isolation and a crush on his pen pal, Indu grapples with the challenges of fitting in at school and connecting with his stepfamily.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, belonging, and self-discovery. As Indu calls out to the moon in his loneliness, he embarks on a journey that leads him to unexpected friendships and insights about home. The story emphasizes that home is not just a physical place but also the connections we make along the way. This edition presents a unique blend of fantasy and social themes, making it a thoughtful addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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Stonewall Children’s Literature Award Winner
2025 Rainbow Book List
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2024
NPR’s Books We Love of 2024
GLAAD Media Awards Nominee
2024 Harvey Awards’ Best Children’s Book Nominee
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?
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