{"product_id":"reel-life-a-graphic-novel-9781338853926","title":"Reel Life: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eA standout graphic novel debut about a boy whose parents unexpectedly divorce, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eStepping Stones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAllergic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTwins\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Galen's parents reveal that they're splitting up, his life is thrown into chaos. He knows he shouldn't like his dad's home-wrecker girlfriend, Jasmine, but she isn't a jerk like he expected. Then his mom brings home a new boyfriend -- and his teenage daughter! To top it off, Galen's friend Kyle has inexplicably become really mean. To process these confusing emotions, Galen and his best friend, Luna, decide to make a documentary movie all about his parents' divorce. But will the reel life of filmmaking help Galen face his \u003ci\u003ereal\u003c\/i\u003e life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor-illustrator Kane Lynch draws on childhood experiences to tell a nuanced and deeply empathetic story about the messy, awkward, and sometimes funny dilemmas that result from evolving families and friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Graphix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781338853926\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kane Lynch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45211684143285,"sku":"9781338853926","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_dccb1f5d-4ba6-4dda-ad54-c7d1891245f6.jpg?v=1742913799","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/reel-life-a-graphic-novel-9781338853926","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}