Heartstopper #1: A Graphic Novel (1) by…

Heartstopper #1: A Graphic Novel (1) (original 2018; edition 2020)

by Alice Oseman (Author), Alice Oseman (Illustrator)

Series: Heartstopper (1), Alice Osemanverse (Chronologically) (1)

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"Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works"--… (more)

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Title:	Heartstopper #1: A Graphic Novel (1)
Authors:	Alice Oseman (Author)
Other authors:	Alice Oseman (Illustrator)
Info:	Graphix (2020), Edition: Illustrated, 288 pages
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Heartstopper: Volume 1 by Alice Oseman (2018)

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I watched the TV show first, it was such a lovely relationship and friendship story. It's been popular with students, and I wanted to see the graphic novel, source material. Charlie is hooking up with a guy named Ben. It's not a healthy relationship for him. He starts sitting next to Nick in a class. The two of them grow a friendship. And Charlie is gay and out at school. Nick is open to the friendship, he's an athlete, and he explores new feelings as he spends more and more time with Charlie. (

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ewyatt | May 7, 2024 |

4 Stars!

Pretty damn good!

For one who isn’t an expert on comics nor the biggest fan of YA, this was the bees knees.

Topical YA with a punch! Don’t be fooled into thinking this is simple and carefree. It is sweetness and earnestness, all rolled up in teen angst that superbly catches all the doubt, insecurity, and feelings that come with attraction and identity.

Totally accessible and enjoyable and free!
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A_Reader_Obsessed | Apr 21, 2024 |

I finally read this book for class, even after it had been recommended to me when I was a children's/teen librarian. I don't usually like graphic novels but I loved this! I even started watching Netflix's adaptation! (

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aiudim2 | Apr 16, 2024 |

This is the story of Charlie and Nick - an overthinking, openly gay boy who has gone through a difficult time, and the popular star of the school's rugby team, who befriends Charlie, which turns his life upside down.
I can only repeat what many others already wrote: This book is heart-warming and cute, and it feels like a hug. While the novel does not shy away from difficult topics (bullying, mental health problems, the difficulty of coming out), there are also so many good things: Friendship, hope, tender moments, safe spaces.
I cannot wait to read the next volume! (

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MissBrangwen | Apr 16, 2024 |

just stab me

already

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Alice Oseman	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Bičíková, Romana	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Delgado Picó, Lluís	Traductor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Drouet, Valérie	Traduction	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Eekelen, Niels van	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Matteuzzi, Francesco	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Miranda,Guilherme	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Simó Perales, Victoria	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Alice Osemanverse (Chronologically) (1)

Heartstopper (1)

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Heartstopper Series Volume 1-3 Books Collection Set By Alice Oseman by Alice Oseman

Heartstopper: A Graphic Novel - Volume 1-4 by Alice Oseman

Inspired

Heartstopper: Become Human by Alice Oseman

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Canonical title

Heartstopper: Volume 1

Original title

Alternative titles

Heartstopper: Become Human

Original publication date

2018

People/Characters

Important places

Truham Grammar School for Boys, Truham, England, UK

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Related movies

Heartstopper (2022 | IMDb)

Epigraph

Dedication

First words

January

Charlie, that was only the first bell—

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Disambiguation notice

An ongoing webcomic published in paper book and ebook volumes. Contents Volume 1: Chapter 1. Meet -- Chapter 2. Crush -- sneak peek -- cast of characters -- Author's Note -- From a Nick and Charlie comic I drew in 2013 -- Acknowledgements

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Rowell, Rainbow

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English

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"Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works"--

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Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more...?

Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for Boys. The past year hasn't been too great, but at least he's not being bullied anymore. Nick Nelson is in Year 11 and on the school rugby team. He's heard a little about Charlie - the kid who was outed last year and bullied for a few months - but he's never had the opportunity to talk to him.

They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and sometimes good things are waiting just around the corner...

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