Cross My Heart and Never Lie
Marian seems really cool ... and nice ... and we've got SO MUCH in common. Well, two things at least. But if feels like more. I don't think I've ever met someone I wanted to be friends with so badly!

IS THAT WHAT SOUL MATES ARE?

“Charming ... captures the challenges of navigating strains on friendship bonds ...
An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection.”-Kirkus Reviews
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Cross My Heart and Never Lie
Marian seems really cool ... and nice ... and we've got SO MUCH in common. Well, two things at least. But if feels like more. I don't think I've ever met someone I wanted to be friends with so badly!

IS THAT WHAT SOUL MATES ARE?

“Charming ... captures the challenges of navigating strains on friendship bonds ...
An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection.”-Kirkus Reviews
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Cross My Heart and Never Lie

Cross My Heart and Never Lie

by Nora Dåsnes

Narrated by Laura Knight Keating

Unabridged — 1 hours, 24 minutes

Cross My Heart and Never Lie

Cross My Heart and Never Lie

by Nora Dåsnes

Narrated by Laura Knight Keating

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Overview

Marian seems really cool ... and nice ... and we've got SO MUCH in common. Well, two things at least. But if feels like more. I don't think I've ever met someone I wanted to be friends with so badly!

IS THAT WHAT SOUL MATES ARE?

“Charming ... captures the challenges of navigating strains on friendship bonds ...
An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection.”-Kirkus Reviews

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From the Publisher

Winner of the 2024 Stonewall Award, American Library Association
A 2023 New York Public Library Best Book
A 2024 CCBC Choice
A Bank Street Best Children's Book
Kirkus Reviews — One of the 150 Most Anticipated Books for Fall 
Featured on Kirkus' 10 Essential Middle Grade Books list


"A soft and adorable story of first sapphic love and the trials and tribulations of pre-teen friendships....Reading this was like a warm hug." —Alice Oseman, NYT Bestselling author of Heartstopper

“Exudes tween angst in the best of ways, as twelve-year-old Tuva considers what it means to be a teenager....Cross My Heart and Never Lie is bookmaking at its finest.”What To Read To Your Kids, the 2023 Gift Guide: Graphic Novels for Kids & Teens

“A Best New Graphic Novel. Compelling.” We Are Teachers

★“Evocative of greats like Judy Blume and Sharon Creech….raw, sweet, relatable, and realistic, this modern classic has a timelessness that will leave a lasting impact.” Booklist, starred review

“Charming and heartwarming….an insightful graphic novel that is sure to resonate with young readers….a perfect read for anyone who is feeling lost of confused amid pre-adolescence, or for anyone who simply enjoys a heartwarming story about friendship and discovery.”….Fans of Raina Telgemeier, Lucy Knisley, and other graphic novelists who write about the challenges and joys of growing up will love this book.” No Flying, No Tights

"Oh, Tuva. I want to climb into this book and hug you….Tuva has what it takes to get through this weird time of life….A really lovely look at all the changes that can come with being 12." Teen Librarian Toolbox, School Library Journal

"A great story about finding one’s place in the world, fitting in, and learning to be comfortable with who you are, despite what others may impose upon you. Well-told and reassuring for young people questioning their place in the world.” School Library Journal

“Charming … captures the challenges of navigating strains on friendship bonds…An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Timeless and international….the "Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret" of the 21st Century….a relatable and touching story with incredibly charming and captivating art. “ — Viewpoint Books

“I’ve read a lot of MG books that focus on friendship and what it’s like as friends go from childhood to being teenagers, and this one stands out! I’d highly recommend this for any kid going through the elementary to middle transition.” —Meg Smith, North Carolina Public Schools

“Lovely…the unique format added more emotional depth than one can find in most graphic novels….Dåsnes illustrations have a quirky style that's easy to fall into.” —Lucy Kirby, Barrington Public Library

"Diary meets graphic novel.... clever and I loved the handwritten element. Truly adorable!" – Silver Unicorn Books

"A heartfelt coming-of-age story and a must-read for all tween/teens." —YA Books Central

Kirkus Reviews

2023-06-21
A new school year brings difficult—and exhilarating—changes for a seventh grader.

In this diary-format graphic novel from Norway, 12-year-old Tuva is looking forward to seeing best friends Bao and Linnéa. The three girls spent the previous school year playing in the woods near their school, but Tuva and Bao are shocked to discover that Linnéa not only has found a boyfriend, she also now scorns their old activities as childish and wants to do “girly things.” Bao has no time for romance, but Tuva is torn between her besties: She still wants to run around in the woods, but she’s secretly curious about love and worried about being left behind. None of the boys she knows seem like soul-mate material. But there’s Mariam, the nice, interesting new girl at school; being around her makes Tuva feel shy, and at first, she’s not sure why. This charming story captures the challenges of navigating strains on friendship bonds; following some emotional highs and lows, the girls reassuringly find their ways back to one another. The sketchy lines of Dåsnes’ digital art combined with the hand-lettered font convey the feeling of a tween’s diary. The fresh color palette with ample white space is visually appealing and effectively adds emotional impact to Tuva’s journey. Bagguley’s translation reads smoothly, and the humorous and intense moments alike read completely naturally. The cast is racially diverse.

An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection. (author’s note) (Graphic fiction. 9-13)

Product Details

BN ID: 2940160188652
Publisher: Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date: 11/14/2023
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years
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