{"product_id":"project-nought-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780358381693","title":"Project Nought: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of \u003cem\u003eKiss Number 8\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOn a Sunbeam\u003c\/em\u003e, this debut graphic novel is a fast-paced time travel adventure with a hint of romance that has garnered 1.5 million views as a Tapas webcomic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRen Mittal's last memory in the year 1996 is getting on a bus to visit his mystery pen pal Georgia. When he wakes up in 2122, he thinks he might be hallucinating…he’s not!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTech conglomerate Chronotech sponsors a time-travel program to help students in 2122 learn what history was really like…from real-life subjects who’ve been transported into the future…and Ren is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2122, Ren’s life in the 1990s is practically ancient history—and Ren’s not sure how to feel about that. On top of it all, he learns that his memory will be wiped of all things 2122 before he’s sent back to the '90s. Adding to Ren’s complicated feels, he's forming a crush on his student guide, Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd when he crosses paths with the absolute \u003cem\u003elast\u003c\/em\u003e person he expected to see in the future, he has a bigger problem on his hands: What if Chronotech isn't the benevolent organization they claim to be, and he and his fellow subjects are in \u003cem\u003egreat \u003c\/em\u003edanger?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A joy ride that will take readers from crying to gripping their seats and back again.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003c\/strong\u003eA solidly queer addition to the sci-fi canon that interrogates how the pursuit of science can sometimes overshadow a commitment to ethics.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] fast-paced, suspenseful plot; some cliff-hangers and a surprise ending will  win over most fans of the genre. Moments of light comedy, romantic subplots, and a twisty  search for the truth, mixed with the cartoonish, anime-inspired drawing style makes this an easy  sell to teens. Furedi does a wonderful job with LGBTQIA+ representation throughout the piece,  which plays well into the plot, as Ren must not only contemplate his existence in this strange  time but his own sexual orientation. A compelling and thought-provoking sci-fi adventure  grounded in relatable characters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Exaggerated expressions, shocks of vivid color, and creative use of panel size all work to reinforce significant moments in the text. Most effective with the visual format is the use of space, particularly around Ren, as the reader can see his emotional walls slowly coming down well before he admits it to himself. The sci-fi details and a significant plot twist provide plenty of intrigue, but Ren’s self-discovery is the heart of this stand-alone graphic novel.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ \"An exemplary teen graphic novel that will cross interests of sci-fi, queer romance, adventure, and anti–big tech readers, gorgeously accessible.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890375913701,"sku":"NP9780358381693","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780358381693.jpg?v=1730233141","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/project-nought-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780358381693","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}