LIFE VOL 2 GN

Ayumu is faced with more than school woes. As she solemnly floats through her school days, she deals with Manami's suicide attempt! Ayumu befriends a classmates in a very seedy restaurant. Will this classmate take Ayumu down the path of a destructive life. Ayumu reveals Katsumi's dirty little secret, but becomes his new victim in his web of deceit. Key Selling Points: This gritty, high quality shojo series from Kodansha is filled with undeniable teen angst and self-torment and tackles real topics such as cutting, suicide, bullying, and gangs. Volume One features a postscript from licensed psychologist, Susan M. Axtell Psy. D., who is experienced in suicide counseling Online support includes a dedicated web site, downloadable chapters and e-mail newsblasts Cover feature on Manga Magazine along with chapter previews 'I have read the (advanced reader copy) of Life, and thought that it was superb - both the writing and illustrations were exceptional' -J. Feigelman, Teen Services Librarian, Goshen Public Library & Historical Society Blurbs: 'I have read the ARC of Life, and thought that it was superb - both the writing and illustrations were exceptional, and this book is something that I feel that teens can really identify with - without being overly didactic or unaccessible. Thank you for bringing this book to my attention.' - Jennifer Feigelman, Teen Services Librarian Goshen Public Library and Historical Society