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Age Range
10 - 14
Genre
graphic novel
Copyright Year
2026-09-15
Page Count
136
Publisher
Levine Querido
Grade Level
5th - 9th
ISBN
9781646146987
Themes
identity
family

Hometown

Written and Illustrated by Shaun Tan

A girl has always felt at home with her adoptive family, friends, and close-knit community. But when a mysterious visitor from outer space arrives and points out that she looks more like him than anyone she knows, she begins to wonder what it really means to belong. As she considers whether she should leave everything she loves behind, she explores questions about identity, family, and connection. This imaginative story invites readers to think about what makes a place—and the people in it—feel like home.

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Age Range
10 - 14
Genre
graphic novel
Copyright Year
2026-09-15
Page Count
136
Publisher
Levine Querido
Grade Level
5th - 9th
ISBN
9781646146987
Themes
identity
family
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