In "Emily the Strange: Dark Times," Emily finds herself navigating a world shrouded in shadows and uncertainties. As she grapples with the challenges of adolescence, her quirky charm and unique perspective are put to the test. Alongside her feline companions, she embarks on a journey that blends dark humor with introspective moments. Emily encounters mysterious forces and faces personal dilemmas, ultimately discovering her inner strength. This graphic novel encapsulates the spirit of individuality, creativity, and resilience, all while retaining Emily’s signature gothic aesthetic and wit, making it a captivating read for both longtime fans and newcomers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Emily the Strange .

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 248 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Emily the Strange is created by Rob Reger and his company, Cosmic Debris Inc. , based in San Francisco. Rob and his co-illustrators began their Emily drawings in 1992 in Santa Cruz, and they were a hit with the local skateboarding crowd before taking over the west coast. (Loyal San Francisco distributors of Emily include Villains on Haight and the Sony Metreon Center. )