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Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying (Graphic Novel)

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Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying is a deeply moving young adult graphic novel that follows Valerie Chu, a Taiwanese American high schooler secretly struggling with an eating disorder. Pressured by her mother’s obsession with thinness and perfection, Valerie tries to juggle school, friendship, and her own mental health. When a family tragedy strikes, Valerie is forced to confront her relationship with her body, her family, and her path to self-acceptance. Through expressive artwork and honest storytelling, Ying explores the complexities of family, cultural expectations, grief, and the journey toward loving oneself.

**Disclosure: This paperback is classified as a new overstock item.  While the book is brand new and unread, it may contain minor cosmetic imperfections, such as retailer stickers or small marks, which did not affect the content or readability.  These slight blemishes allow us to offer this book at a discounted price, providing you with excellent value while maintaining the quality of the reading experience.

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•Winner of 2023 Harvey Award for Best Children’s or Young Adult Book

Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend, Jordan, knows that she has been bingeing and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself reassessing her priorities, her choices, and her body.

The path to happiness may lead her away from her hometown and her mother’s toxic projections―but first she will have to find the strength to seek help.

From beloved creator Victoria Ying comes a beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel that takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and ultimately, a journey to self-love.

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Weight 36 oz
Dimensions 6.1 × 0.65 × 8.45 in
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