![]() The book reads like a nicely-paced movie and its construction is quite clever. Previously, the Tamakis published the celebrated graphic novel Skim. The characters and their emotional turmoil feel real, therefore the book never gets melodramatic. Written by Canadian writer and performer Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by her cousin Jillian Tamaki, This One Summer is a lovely dramatic piece about two young girls on the outskirts of adulthood. This One Summer may be a graphic novel aimed at young adult readers, but it is very enjoyable for older readers as well. Meanwhile, the guy at Brewster’s, practically the only shop in town, who Rose is secretly crushing on, might have gotten his girlfriend pregnant. ![]() Their attempts to have another baby have failed, and Rose’s mom doesn’t seem to be recovered from that. This year, however, the summer retreat seems not so idyllic. ![]() Rose’s friend Windy always stays there in the summer as well she’s like the younger sister Rose never had. The small coastal town is their summer getaway. Ever since she was a little girl, Rose and her parents have been going to Awago Beach. ![]()
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