Displaying 1 of 1 2023 Format: Book Author: Oseman, Alice, author, illustrator. Title: This winter : a Heartstopper novella / Alice Oseman. Edition: First edition. Publisher, Date: New York, new York : Scholastic Press, 2023. ©2023 Description: 93 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm Summary: "Reuniting Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie, and Charlie's boyfriend Nick, this novella sees the Spring siblings brave a particularly difficult festive season"-- Provided by publisher. Target Audience Note: 0 Lexile. Series: Heartsopppers Subjects: Anorexia in adolescence -- Juvenile fiction. Mental health -- Juvenile fiction. Siblings -- Juvenile fiction. Family crises -- Juvenile fiction. Christmas stories. Holidays -- Juvenile fiction. Sexual minorities -- Juvenile fiction. Anorexia -- Fiction. Mental health -- Fiction. Siblings -- Fiction. Family problems -- Fiction. Holidays -- Fiction. Christmas -- Fiction. LGBTQ+ people -- Fiction. Genre: Novellas. Gay fiction. Queer fiction. Christmas fiction. Notes: "Originally published in English in Great Britain by HarperCollins Children's Books"--Copyright page. Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning Upper Grade 4.9 2.0 521091. ISBN: 9781338885132 Other Number: 1394975251 System Availability: 2 # Local items: 1 Call Number: YA Oseman, A This win # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 2 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Trade Reviews Kirkus ReviewWhen Charlie returns home from in-patient anorexia treatment in a psychiatric ward, he and his older sister, Tori, navigate a difficult Christmas with their family in this Heartstopper novella. Tori thought her parents might learn to open up after Charlie started treatment, but they--especially Mum--still avoid discussing anything serious. Now that Charlie is home from the hospital, all Tori wants is to spend time with him, but the pressure of the holiday increases family tensions and threatens to drive Charlie away. Set during unexplored moments of Volume 4 of the Heartstopper graphic-novel series, this three-chapter novella zooms in on Christmas Day. Each chapter moves the story forward from a different perspective, shifting from Tori to Charlie to their 7-year-old brother, Oliver. Nick, Charlie's boyfriend, makes an appearance as a source of comfort, but the conflict focuses on Charlie and his family. As Tori tries to support Charlie, she wrestles with guilt and loneliness. Meanwhile, Charlie and his mum, who both want a normal holiday, keep clashing. Although the story handles heavy themes of mental illness, Oseman balances the fraught emotions with tender moments and a hopeful but honest outlook on recovery that emphasizes the value of therapy. There will be greater emotional impact for those familiar with the original stories, but as a bonus entry, this novella has high appeal for devoted fans. Occasional illustrations add to the charm. Short and sweet. (resources) (Fiction. 14-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission. Summary A very special Heartstopper story set over a challenging holiday season... Reuniting Tori Spring, her little brother Charlie, and Charlie's boyfriend Nick, this novella sees the Spring siblings brave a particularly difficult festive season. Librarian's View Series Information Similar Titles Similar Series Summary Reader Reviews Displaying 1 of 1
