Written by Mariko Tamaki Art and cover by Steve Rolston "Auspicious . . . an unusually strong graphic novel - rich in visuals and observations." - Publishers Weekly on Tamaki's Skim A borrowed diary, a double life and identity issues fuel a teenager's quest to find herself before she cracks and commits social suicide. Watch Emi go from dull, suburban babysitter to eclectic urban art star compliments of one crazy summer! Retailers: See this month's order form for a special ordering incentive on this title. Advance-solicited; on sale October 1 * 5.25" x 8" * 176 pg, FC, B&W, $9.99 US

 

This book is part of a book series called Minx Series .

There are 176 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2008 by DC Comics .

Mariko Tamaki is a Canadian writer. Her works include the graphic novels This One Summer and Skim, both with Jillian Tamaki, and Emiko Superstar , with Steve Rolston. Her first YA novel (You) Set Me on Fire was published by Penguin Canada. She lives in Oakland, California.