Author(s): Jeff Szusterman; Ant Sang (Illustrator)

Graphic Books | NZ Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds

Here's a graphic novel from one of our finest comic artists, in tandem with the creative brains behind the Duffy Books in Homes drama programme.
Adapted from a play that confronts bullying front on, this story -- superbly illustrated by Ant Sang -- shows the popular Duffy coming to the aid of 11-year-old Marama, victim of physical and psychological bullying by the jealous Ashlee. With Kiwi-as characters, rugby and a typical school setting, here's a gripping read that will make a difference to kids.