one of the most astounding graphic novels of the year
Named one of the year’s best by Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly—this stunning debut graphic novel weaves Vietnamese fairy tales with a tender coming-of-age story about a boy searching for the words to come out to his immigrant parents. Gorgeously illustrated and deeply moving.
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Named one of the best books of the year by New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly
Some conversations feel impossible—even when they matter most. In this stunning debut graphic novel, Trung Le Nguyen weaves together fairy tales and family in a story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Tien finds connection with his Vietnamese immigrant parents through the fairy tales he reads aloud from library books. As his mother’s English improves with each story of enchanted forests and distant kingdoms, these shared narratives bridge the gap between their two worlds. But there’s one truth Tien can’t find the words to share: he’s gay. How do you come out when you’re not even sure the language exists to explain who you are?
Gorgeously illustrated with lush, dreamlike artwork, The Magic Fish layers classic fairy tales with a deeply personal coming-of-age journey. The result is something extraordinary—a graphic novel that speaks to anyone who has ever struggled to reveal their authentic self to the people they love most.
Entertainment Weekly called it “one of the most astounding graphic novels of the year,” while BuzzFeed praised it as “a lyrical masterpiece.” This is storytelling at its finest: tender, honest, and filled with the kind of magic that reminds us why we need stories in the first place.
Perfect for readers who love emotionally rich graphic novels, LGBTQ+ narratives, and tales that celebrate the power of family.
one of the most astounding graphic novels of the year
a lyrical masterpiece
Nguyen's debut graphic novel is a marvel, weaving together fairy tales with a tender immigrant story and a coming-out narrative... A richly imagined tale.
This moving, elegantly told story will resonate with anyone who has struggled to talk to loved ones and with readers who have felt different or unseen.
Nguyen's art is lush and dreamlike, and the way he layers the real world with fairy-tale elements is masterful... A beautiful, essential read.
A tender story about family, identity, and the power of stories to help us understand ourselves and each other.
Absolutely gorgeous... The Magic Fish is a master class in visual storytelling.
| Weight | 1.10 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.75 × 0.78 × 8.19 in |
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| Subject | Comics & Graphic Novels, Coming Of Age, Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology, Lgbtq+, Young Adult Fiction |
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