The Love Report Volume 2
By (Author) Beka
Illustrated by Maya
Astra Publishing House
Minedition (imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc)
19th March 2024
9th January 2024
United States
Children
Fiction
Hardback
200
Width 152mm, Height 210mm
567g
In this second book in the addictive graphic novel series for tweens, Grace and Lola uncover more truths about romance and friendship at home, at school, and on an island holiday. BFFs Grace and Lola are back in volume two of The Love Report. Grace tries to adjust to her parents' split, but dividing her time between two homes is no fun; Lola and Grace help Adele find a place to stay-an old factory-to escape her evil stepmother; and Lola wants to help Felicity after one of the boys begins harassing her, but it's not easy. Summer comes just in time, and the change of season brings the girls and Adele to the island of Sardinia, where they continue to discover the ins and outs of love and romance far from home and school.
BeKa is the code name for a well-known pair of French writers, Caroline Roque and Bertrand Escaich, both whom are based in Toulouse in southwestern France. Caroline was studying for a doctoral degree in biology, when she was overtaken by her passion for storytelling. She and Bertrand-known for his comics script writing-became a writing duo and have never looked back. They have worked together on several successful series in France, including Chinn and The Misfits Club for Girls. Maya, whose real name is Martina Mura, is an Italian-born cartoonist from the seaside town of Alghero, Sardinia. From a young age, Maya loved writing and drawing comics. As she grew older, she discovered manga, which led her to attend the European Manga Academy for two years. In 2021, Maya joined forces with BeKa to create, using delicate but lively lines to perfectly capture the uncertainties and curiosities of two young teenagers discovering love.