{"product_id":"reel-life-a-graphic-novel-9781338853919","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKane Lynch is a cartoonist from California's Central Coast whose comics and illustrations have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Nib\u003c\/i\u003e, Slate, and \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e. Kane studied film at UC Santa Cruz and cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies and today teaches comic-making to students of all ages. \u003ci\u003eReel Life\u003c\/i\u003e is Kane's debut kids' graphic novel. You can learn more at KaneToons.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51282276352274,"sku":"9781338853919","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4acd35c3-ace2-4559-8442-a8e778b909d5.jpg?v=1747215563","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/reel-life-a-graphic-novel-9781338853919","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}