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Available
Publication
New York : First Second, 2014.
Description
Rose and her parents have been going to Awago Beach since she was a little girl. It's her summer getaway, her refuge. Her friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had, completing her summer family. But this summer is different. Rose's mom and dad won't stop fighting, and Rose and Windy have gotten tangled up in a tragedy-in-the-making in the small town of Awago Beach. It's a summer of secrets and heartache, and it's a good thing Rose and Windy have each other.
User reviews
LibraryThing member SJGirl
It was surprising how little of the story was actually driven by the main character, Rose.. Yes, she and her slightly younger friend experiment with being more grown up than they are, talking about sex, watching horror movies, crushing on an inappropriate boy but Rose is more an observer in this
Though it never really expanded into a full on story arc, I thought the authors did a great job of conveying the slight age gap between Rose and her friend Windy, portraying the younger girl’s discomfort through her expressions and how frequently she says “kidding” to cover up her desire to still do actual kid things. It’s such a relatable scenario, pretty much everyone has likely either been the one overeager to grow up or the one who longs for everything to stay the same.
Something else I enjoyed here is how if you’re craving that summertime feeling this delivers whether through the illustrations and activities or just that fleeting vibe that summer brings, especially good is the sequence of panels depicting a day in the life, that again, like the friendship, has a really relatable quality to it.
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graphic novel than a participant. It’s tough to feel totally engaged when the main character doesn’t have much of her own story to tell, the poignant moments actually belonged more to an older teenage girl and Rose’s mom. Though it never really expanded into a full on story arc, I thought the authors did a great job of conveying the slight age gap between Rose and her friend Windy, portraying the younger girl’s discomfort through her expressions and how frequently she says “kidding” to cover up her desire to still do actual kid things. It’s such a relatable scenario, pretty much everyone has likely either been the one overeager to grow up or the one who longs for everything to stay the same.
Something else I enjoyed here is how if you’re craving that summertime feeling this delivers whether through the illustrations and activities or just that fleeting vibe that summer brings, especially good is the sequence of panels depicting a day in the life, that again, like the friendship, has a really relatable quality to it.
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LibraryThing member DeltaQueen50
This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki (cousins) got it right. Deceptively simple, I thought this book conveyed so many emotions and family dynamics. Effortlessly capturing a young girls transition from child to young lady over the course of one summer, both the artwork and the writing are
The interplay between Rose and her friend Windy felt very real and brought back memories of being that age myself. The setting of a vacation cottage helped create that mix of feeling free on one hand while being forced to be with family for much of the time on the other. Rose’s semi-crush on the store clerk was also very well done, showing how confused she was with these new felt emotions that she didn’t know what to do with.
Rose’s family appears to be imploding around her and her outwardly showing no reaction but inwardly seething with emotions was almost uncomfortable to watch. There was a scene that showed Rose sitting alone after a family blowup and then just moving her foot enough to knock over a half empty wineglass that spoke volumes. When she and her mother finally have their confrontation, Rose lets her hurt out but isn’t mature enough to realize that her mother has something to say as well.
By the end of the summer, Rose has changed, she is edging toward growing up with all of it’s unknowns, but I suspect she will always remember This One Summer.
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exceptional. This book managed to touch me, even though much of the emotion and growth was internalized. The interplay between Rose and her friend Windy felt very real and brought back memories of being that age myself. The setting of a vacation cottage helped create that mix of feeling free on one hand while being forced to be with family for much of the time on the other. Rose’s semi-crush on the store clerk was also very well done, showing how confused she was with these new felt emotions that she didn’t know what to do with.
Rose’s family appears to be imploding around her and her outwardly showing no reaction but inwardly seething with emotions was almost uncomfortable to watch. There was a scene that showed Rose sitting alone after a family blowup and then just moving her foot enough to knock over a half empty wineglass that spoke volumes. When she and her mother finally have their confrontation, Rose lets her hurt out but isn’t mature enough to realize that her mother has something to say as well.
By the end of the summer, Rose has changed, she is edging toward growing up with all of it’s unknowns, but I suspect she will always remember This One Summer.
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LibraryThing member jnwelch
The graphic novel This One Summer is like a visually fleshed out novella, featuring contrasting themes of unwanted teen pregnancy and a mother's unfulfilled desire to have another child. We watch it unfold through the eyes of two pre-teen friends on their annual summer vacation in cottages near
They are fascinated by the local teens and study them, including an apparently pregnant and angry young girl and her skeptical, responsibility-dodging boyfriend. At the same time, Rose's mother is mourning the miscarriage loss of a desired second child, as her marriage to Rose's father frays.
An unusual story for graphic treatment, beautifully carried out by the Tamaki cousins. They manage to convey that long lazy feeling of summer along with these potentially explosive personal dilemmas, all viewed through the eyes of two young friends edging toward adulthood. The graphic treatment allows entry into the girls' world in a mesmerizing and convincing way.
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Awago Beach. Rose is on the cusp of teenage-ness, and both she and Windy are wondering about things like sex, boobs, pregnancy and so on. At the same time, they still like to play at the beach and while away the summer hours. The local video rental is staffed by two teen boys willing to rent them "R" horror movies like Nightmare on Elm Street, which become their shared secret night-time entertainment.They are fascinated by the local teens and study them, including an apparently pregnant and angry young girl and her skeptical, responsibility-dodging boyfriend. At the same time, Rose's mother is mourning the miscarriage loss of a desired second child, as her marriage to Rose's father frays.
An unusual story for graphic treatment, beautifully carried out by the Tamaki cousins. They manage to convey that long lazy feeling of summer along with these potentially explosive personal dilemmas, all viewed through the eyes of two young friends edging toward adulthood. The graphic treatment allows entry into the girls' world in a mesmerizing and convincing way.
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LibraryThing member Laura400
Wonderfully drawn. The story is interesting in concept, but does meander in parts and become a little vague sometimes. But thanks to the drawings, the atmosphere and complex characters are very well-defined and presented. Fantastic illustrations, though -- really first rate and highly impressive.
LibraryThing member bluepigeon
Everyone has said it. I concur, the art is superb.
What I don't understand is how people thought nothing happened in the book... Hmmm, I suppose things didn't blow up, and there were no car chases, and true there were no explicit sex scenes. So nothing like that happened, I agree. But a lot of
Every bit of the book is genuinely brilliant. The languid summer vacation disturbed with a friendship that is changing, a small-scale domestic drama at home, back to a boring visit to a small-town museum, a chance encounter, a tragedy averted, teenage drama unraveling deliciously in front of the two girls who are disgusted and intrigued by the adult world, and many nights spent in the horror of bad scary films... Almost everything about the story is understated, which, I suspect, is why people thought nothing happened in the novel. There are very few moments of extreme dramatics, and most of the time is spent not saying things, trying to get through things, not understanding things, which is pretty close to my coming-of-age experience, as I think must be to many people's. The friendship between the girls, one being a whole 1.5 years younger than the other, is perfectly executed. The difference in home culture is also well done, creating some interesting and funny moments.
Perhaps the only thing that could have made it better for me was if Rose's mother was given a better opportunity to explain herself. I know this is not always the case in real life, but I felt like a tiny bit more would have done it better justice.
Recommended for those who do not need explosions and severe dramatics to find a story interesting!
What I don't understand is how people thought nothing happened in the book... Hmmm, I suppose things didn't blow up, and there were no car chases, and true there were no explicit sex scenes. So nothing like that happened, I agree. But a lot of
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things that may seem insignificant to adults or to anyone other than the few children, teenagers, adults involved in the story happened. A lot happened in their lives. Perhaps people have forgotten how important it was to find out stuff about the older teenagers, and try to make sense of it all, or how important it was that parents get along when they were younger. Every bit of the book is genuinely brilliant. The languid summer vacation disturbed with a friendship that is changing, a small-scale domestic drama at home, back to a boring visit to a small-town museum, a chance encounter, a tragedy averted, teenage drama unraveling deliciously in front of the two girls who are disgusted and intrigued by the adult world, and many nights spent in the horror of bad scary films... Almost everything about the story is understated, which, I suspect, is why people thought nothing happened in the novel. There are very few moments of extreme dramatics, and most of the time is spent not saying things, trying to get through things, not understanding things, which is pretty close to my coming-of-age experience, as I think must be to many people's. The friendship between the girls, one being a whole 1.5 years younger than the other, is perfectly executed. The difference in home culture is also well done, creating some interesting and funny moments.
Perhaps the only thing that could have made it better for me was if Rose's mother was given a better opportunity to explain herself. I know this is not always the case in real life, but I felt like a tiny bit more would have done it better justice.
Recommended for those who do not need explosions and severe dramatics to find a story interesting!
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LibraryThing member asomers
In all honesty, I'm not a huge fan of graphic novels, but I feel an obligation to try them from time to time for the sake of being able to recommend them to my students. This one was a really quick read with a mature topic. The characters seem to be middle school aged and their conversations are
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more tween focused, but some of the topics covered are definitely more mature. It's not one I would stock in the school library, but I will say that it includes some stunning artwork. Show Less
LibraryThing member debnance
A graphic novel about an important summer for a young teen and her friend, as the girls grow and change, sometimes connecting and sometimes irritating each other. A very real look at a small summer in a person’s life.
LibraryThing member Elliepoole
I really enjoyed it. It was kind of sad but it was also happy and I think the message it was trying to share was that; Ya. Bad things happen but, good things also happen. So don't let yourself be blinded by those bad things. Enjoy the moment as it comes. Don't dwell on the last. Don't worry about
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LibraryThing member amydelpo
Beautifully drawn and compellingly written, this is a lovely coming-of-age story -- but also dark and sometimes sinister. There are some mature themes here -- best for older teens.
LibraryThing member Debra_Armbruster
_This One Summer_ came highly recommended, and was hailed as a new standard for teen graphic novels. I can't say that I thought it was that good, but the illustrations were gorgeous and evoked the fleeting, otherworldly appeal of the summer destination, and the uniqueness of the friendships that
Recommended for an older YA crowd (grades 10+) for perspective rather than content.
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come out of those summer-only places.Recommended for an older YA crowd (grades 10+) for perspective rather than content.
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LibraryThing member andreablythe
Rose travels to a beach cottage with her parents every summer, where she always hangs out with her summer friend Windy. But this one summer things are not as light hearted as they used to be. Rose is growing up and feeling caught between longing for an older boy and hanging out with her younger
This is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel about a summer in which nothing happens, and yet everything seems to be changing. The art is purple and blue toned, whispy, reflecting the floating, absent, lazy feeling of a summer by the water. Somehow in the midst of these lazy days, Rose's life shifts and we can see her not quite, but beginning her journey into adulthood. The story progresses naturally, almost like a memoir. An excellent graphic novel.
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friend. Her mom is dealing with some sort of depression and can't seem to have fun. Her dad is trying too hard. This is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel about a summer in which nothing happens, and yet everything seems to be changing. The art is purple and blue toned, whispy, reflecting the floating, absent, lazy feeling of a summer by the water. Somehow in the midst of these lazy days, Rose's life shifts and we can see her not quite, but beginning her journey into adulthood. The story progresses naturally, almost like a memoir. An excellent graphic novel.
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LibraryThing member froxgirl
A delightful graphic novel, recommended for YA but really perfect for adults who remember their summers in a golden haze of swimming and sun, forgetting what lies beneath.
Two friends, Rose and Windy, see each other once a year at Awago Beach. Rose is a year older, slender and thoughtful; Windy is
The drawings and dialogue are blue and purple tinged liveliness and loveliness, capturing all that's contradictory about coming of age.
Two friends, Rose and Windy, see each other once a year at Awago Beach. Rose is a year older, slender and thoughtful; Windy is
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like a chubby, immature little sister. They exchange what they've learned over the winter about "boobs and boys" and live through difficulties within their families. There's also teenage angst and drama all around them, which they are ripe for absorbing.The drawings and dialogue are blue and purple tinged liveliness and loveliness, capturing all that's contradictory about coming of age.
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LibraryThing member Brainannex
Powerful in that the focus is both close and far, the beauty of stars in the sky and the quietness of a path through the trees, and yet as crass as teenage boys all mingle together in this stunning graphic novel.
LibraryThing member LibraryGirl11
Slice of life. Lifelong summer friends drift appart as they enter their teens and the complications of real life become a little too real. Grade 9 and up--some content is too mature for younger readers.
LibraryThing member Daniel.Estes
This One Summer starts out on the airy side but eventually, once it finds its voice, grows ever more complex. There's not much happening early on other than teenage Rose acting all detached and, well, like a teenager. She travels with her family to Awago Beach for a family summer vacation, a spot
The illustrations are crisp and stunning. It's one of the best things about This One Summer. Recommended for YA audiences.
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they visit every year, and once there she immediately catches up with her longtime friend, Wendy. This year though is unlike the others because Rose is moving through that confusing time of life where childhood falls away and adulthood makes itself known, often brutally so. Not only is there some family drama going on between her parents, which adds to Rose's feelings of aloofness, but she also discovers that she has a budding crush on an older boy named Dudley, AKA "The Dud." He's a clerk at the local convenience store, and somewhat of a jerk. But he's not a jerk to Rose—he's several years older and barely notices her at all—so she's content on eavesdropping from afar.The illustrations are crisp and stunning. It's one of the best things about This One Summer. Recommended for YA audiences.
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LibraryThing member sylliu
A gritty and moving coming of age story of Rose, a young teenager, who spends a summer at Awago Beach. While her parents constantly argue, she hangs out with her friend Windy. The two watch old horror movies while spying on the older teens and their relationships. The teens while away the summer
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LibraryThing member alsparks324
Graphic novel of young girl at her summer cabin. Challenges she faces with her family and others. Some mature items discussed, definitely not for young readers. Language and topics put this around 8th grade & up.
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
A richly layered, realistic story wonderfully illustrated.
LibraryThing member zzshupinga
Every summer for as long as she can remember, Rose, her mom, and her dad head to a lake house at Awago Beach. It’s a refuge, a getaway, a chance to relax and recover from the stresses of the past year. And every summer Rose’s friend Windy and her family are there as well. Windy and Rose are
This is one of those stories that is hard for me to write a review. Because I want to write so much about it, I want to tell you what happens, but I don’t want to spoil the story. And it’s also difficult, because the story is so realistic, so vivid, that I felt like I was reading Rose’s diary. It feels almost like an invasion of privacy, because the story is so well told that in just a few short sentences we can understand the swirl of emotions and drama and chaos that Rose is experiencing. Because we remember what it was like to go through that transition. We are no longer children, but we are not yet quite adults either. And it doesn’t matter if you’re male or female, we can all remember that time of struggle. Wondering what it’s like to be an adult, trying to be an adult, trying to figure out what love is and not make a fool out of ourselves. Mariko and Jillian have accurately captured the feelings of this age and make the reader feel like they're actually participants in what's going on, not just mere observers to the world.
I think what I like best about the story though, is that the dialogue feels real. It’s like we’ve stepped into a local school and we’re hearing teens from today talk about what’s going on in their lives. But we can also feel like we’re stepping back into time to the 90’s and the dialogue would still feel the same. So many authors struggle with trying to be real teens, it’s like they’ve forgotten what they were like and imagine that everyone talks in complete sentences. But not in this story. Here we have the broken sentences, half words, not real words, and everything in between.
The artwork for this story is absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking. The simple color palette of blue and white capture the emotion and intensity of the what's going on and have the characters leaping off the page into the real world. The blue and white also echo the idea of the lake and waves crashing against the shore nicely. It's that idea of swirling chaos and beauty that we see and feel when standing on the shore. The color palette also reflects the idea that we’re reading Rose’s diary or hearing her tell the story. Even more than that, it feels like we’re watching an old home movie, where the film has faded slightly, but we can still feel and be a part of the story.
The design of the characters though is my favorite aspect. There are no “perfect” bodies or super models. We see real people, real teens. Skinny, chubby, fat, slim, muscular, old, and everything in between. In other words real people. It isn’t something shows up often in young adult books, and I am so glad to see it here.
This is one of those books that I could give and recommend to so many different groups: to teen girls just at that age of childhood and adulthood with so much to look forward to and to fear; to women that want to remember what it felt like at that age--the first crush, the separation of childhood friends, of growing up; and to guys that just want to understand the depth and emotion that this age holds. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and look forward to seeing what Mariko and Jillian do next.
ARC provided by Gina at First Second
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like sisters and best friends. This year though...things have changed. Rose’s mom and dad just won’t stop fighting. Rose is growing up and beginning to notice the local boys and is interested in horror movies. And a couple of the local teens have an encounter that will change things for everyone. This is going to be a summer like no other. This is one of those stories that is hard for me to write a review. Because I want to write so much about it, I want to tell you what happens, but I don’t want to spoil the story. And it’s also difficult, because the story is so realistic, so vivid, that I felt like I was reading Rose’s diary. It feels almost like an invasion of privacy, because the story is so well told that in just a few short sentences we can understand the swirl of emotions and drama and chaos that Rose is experiencing. Because we remember what it was like to go through that transition. We are no longer children, but we are not yet quite adults either. And it doesn’t matter if you’re male or female, we can all remember that time of struggle. Wondering what it’s like to be an adult, trying to be an adult, trying to figure out what love is and not make a fool out of ourselves. Mariko and Jillian have accurately captured the feelings of this age and make the reader feel like they're actually participants in what's going on, not just mere observers to the world.
I think what I like best about the story though, is that the dialogue feels real. It’s like we’ve stepped into a local school and we’re hearing teens from today talk about what’s going on in their lives. But we can also feel like we’re stepping back into time to the 90’s and the dialogue would still feel the same. So many authors struggle with trying to be real teens, it’s like they’ve forgotten what they were like and imagine that everyone talks in complete sentences. But not in this story. Here we have the broken sentences, half words, not real words, and everything in between.
The artwork for this story is absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking. The simple color palette of blue and white capture the emotion and intensity of the what's going on and have the characters leaping off the page into the real world. The blue and white also echo the idea of the lake and waves crashing against the shore nicely. It's that idea of swirling chaos and beauty that we see and feel when standing on the shore. The color palette also reflects the idea that we’re reading Rose’s diary or hearing her tell the story. Even more than that, it feels like we’re watching an old home movie, where the film has faded slightly, but we can still feel and be a part of the story.
The design of the characters though is my favorite aspect. There are no “perfect” bodies or super models. We see real people, real teens. Skinny, chubby, fat, slim, muscular, old, and everything in between. In other words real people. It isn’t something shows up often in young adult books, and I am so glad to see it here.
This is one of those books that I could give and recommend to so many different groups: to teen girls just at that age of childhood and adulthood with so much to look forward to and to fear; to women that want to remember what it felt like at that age--the first crush, the separation of childhood friends, of growing up; and to guys that just want to understand the depth and emotion that this age holds. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and look forward to seeing what Mariko and Jillian do next.
ARC provided by Gina at First Second
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LibraryThing member foggidawn
Every summer, Rose and her parents vacation at Awago Beach. This summer, though, things seem different. The relationship between Rose's parents is strained, as is the relationship between Rose and her mother. And Rose and her best beach friend Windy are discovering a whole new world of adolescence
This graphic novel is gorgeously illustrated and emotionally complex. While it's not exactly my cup of tea, genre-wise, I can see why it has garnered so many honors. The author does a great job of portraying that curious, intense, and occasionally silly stage of early adolescence as Rose and Windy test the tempestuous waters of puberty. Readers who enjoy realistic coming-of-age stories in the graphic novel medium should certainly take a look at this one. Be advised: despite its Caldecott honor, it's not well suited for most children or young teens.
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as they discuss fascinating forbidden topics, watch equally fascinating forbidden horror movies, and spy on the even more fascinating older teens in the area. There's some serious drama going down among the local teens, and Rose and Windy have definite opinions about what's going on -- but when the situation turns dangerous, will they find themselves in over their heads?This graphic novel is gorgeously illustrated and emotionally complex. While it's not exactly my cup of tea, genre-wise, I can see why it has garnered so many honors. The author does a great job of portraying that curious, intense, and occasionally silly stage of early adolescence as Rose and Windy test the tempestuous waters of puberty. Readers who enjoy realistic coming-of-age stories in the graphic novel medium should certainly take a look at this one. Be advised: despite its Caldecott honor, it's not well suited for most children or young teens.
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LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
Nice slice of life story with gorgeous artwork, however to me since the more compelling story is the mother's it didn't really feel like a YA book.
LibraryThing member JenW1
Read this book for my "Resources for Children" class. I would not have finished it if it had not been an assignment. Ugh, I hated every minute of it. This book is directed toward kids, but it does nothing but present problems and expose kids to profanity and the nasty side of life/people. It's
This was the most depressing thing I have read in a long time and the worst part is that it's directed at kids! Yes, I realize things like this might be reality for a lot of kids out there so perhaps it's "relatable." But, seriously, if a kid lives this kind of life, let's add a little something positive and give them a little hope that things might get better. Or, maybe a character could have an idea or two of how to make their life a little better. If I were a teen living in this kind of environment and read this book it would just add to the depression of the rest of my life. Sad, really sad. Not recommended for anyone at any time.
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depressing and just dumps on the reader. Sarcasm, neglected kids, marital problems, teenage angst, teenage pregnancy, teenage suicide and depression, teenage drinking, profanity, and problem after problem with no positives to counter balance, no solutions presented, no solutions even discussed or looked for by any of the characters.This was the most depressing thing I have read in a long time and the worst part is that it's directed at kids! Yes, I realize things like this might be reality for a lot of kids out there so perhaps it's "relatable." But, seriously, if a kid lives this kind of life, let's add a little something positive and give them a little hope that things might get better. Or, maybe a character could have an idea or two of how to make their life a little better. If I were a teen living in this kind of environment and read this book it would just add to the depression of the rest of my life. Sad, really sad. Not recommended for anyone at any time.
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LibraryThing member DeltaQueen50
This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki (cousins) got it right. Deceptively simple, I thought this book conveyed so many emotions and family dynamics. Effortlessly capturing a young girls transition from child to young lady over the course of one summer, both the artwork and the writing are
The interplay between Rose and her friend Windy felt very real and brought back memories of being that age myself. The setting of a vacation cottage helped create that mix of feeling free on one hand while being forced to be with family for much of the time on the other. Rose’s semi-crush on the store clerk was also very well done, showing how confused she was with these new felt emotions that she didn’t know what to do with.
Rose’s family appears to be imploding around her and her outwardly showing no reaction but inwardly seething with emotions was almost uncomfortable to watch. There was a scene that showed Rose sitting alone after a family blowup and then just moving her foot enough to knock over a half empty wineglass that spoke volumes. When she and her mother finally have their confrontation, Rose lets her hurt out but isn’t mature enough to realize that her mother has something to say as well.
By the end of the summer, Rose has changed, she is edging toward growing up with all of it’s unknowns, but I suspect she will always remember This One Summer.
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exceptional. This book managed to touch me, even though much of the emotion and growth was internalized. The interplay between Rose and her friend Windy felt very real and brought back memories of being that age myself. The setting of a vacation cottage helped create that mix of feeling free on one hand while being forced to be with family for much of the time on the other. Rose’s semi-crush on the store clerk was also very well done, showing how confused she was with these new felt emotions that she didn’t know what to do with.
Rose’s family appears to be imploding around her and her outwardly showing no reaction but inwardly seething with emotions was almost uncomfortable to watch. There was a scene that showed Rose sitting alone after a family blowup and then just moving her foot enough to knock over a half empty wineglass that spoke volumes. When she and her mother finally have their confrontation, Rose lets her hurt out but isn’t mature enough to realize that her mother has something to say as well.
By the end of the summer, Rose has changed, she is edging toward growing up with all of it’s unknowns, but I suspect she will always remember This One Summer.
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LibraryThing member EllsbethB
While this story is not my cup of tea, the book incorporates some really great visuals and stunning two page spreads.
LibraryThing member pussreboots
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki is a graphic novel about a strained family trip. Every year Rose and her family go to Awago Beach. It's usually a chance for Rose to connect with her best friend Windy but this summer's different; Rose's parents aren fighting and it's taking a toll on her friendship
Told in beautiful shades of blue, Rose's story is one that unfolds like a series of overheard conversations. They are the ones that are heard unexpectedly in awkwardly public places. They are the ones that teenagers hear and are finally old enough to understand. They are in the arguments shouted loud enough for neighbors to hear.
And then there are the quiet moments to take in the surroundings of Awago Beach. Were this a Japanese film, these spreads would be the pillow shots.
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with Windy.Told in beautiful shades of blue, Rose's story is one that unfolds like a series of overheard conversations. They are the ones that are heard unexpectedly in awkwardly public places. They are the ones that teenagers hear and are finally old enough to understand. They are in the arguments shouted loud enough for neighbors to hear.
And then there are the quiet moments to take in the surroundings of Awago Beach. Were this a Japanese film, these spreads would be the pillow shots.
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Subjects
Awards
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (Fiction — 2014)
Caldecott Medal (Honor Book — 2015)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (Fiction — 2014)
Governor General's Literary Award (Finalist — 2014)
Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award (Nominee — Teen — 2015)
Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award (Shortlist — 2015)
Arkansas Teen Book Award (Nominee — 2016)
Ignatz Award (Winner — 2014)
Printz Award (Honor — 2015)
NCSLMA YA Book Award (Nominee — High School — 2016)
The White Ravens (2015)
Texas Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List (Selection — 2015)
Lynd Ward Prize for Graphic Novel of the Year (Winner — 2015)
Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis (Nominee — 2016)
Prix Artémisia (Nominee — 2015)
Pingprisen (2016)
CCBC Choices (2015)
Notable Children's Book (2015)
Nerdy Book Award (Graphic Novels — 2014)
OYAN Graphic Rave (2015)
Language
Original publication date
2014-05-06
Physical description
317 p.; 22 cm
ISBN
9781596437746
Local notes
graphic novels
Other editions
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki (Paperback)
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki (Paperback)