Grandfather and the Moon [Hardcover]

This moving graphic novel tells the story of the affection between a girl and her grandfather. When the grandfather withdraws in grief after his wife dies, the girl is determined to live life fully herself and enters an extraordinary contest — the result is a sensitive portrayal of pursuing a dream.

Grandfather, a man of few words, is devastated when his beloved wife succumbs to cancer, and he sinks into depression. His granddaughter (“MarMar,” as he calls her) has a different response. She decides to enter the Who Will Go to the Moon Contest, and when she actually wins, she hopes that Grandfather will be proud of her. She embarks on the thrilling journey and at first it is wonderful, but just as she is about to reach the moon, her journey takes an unexpected turn.

Written by Stéphanie Lapointe and beautifully illustrated by Rogé, this imaginative graphic novel explores intergenerational relationships, love, death, dreams and illusions.

Lapointe's prose is lyrical, meditative, and observant, and the love between girl and grandfather feels very real, amid the story's fantastical twists. Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

Roge's pictures stir big emotions out of the smallest gestures. & An undeniable if imperfect gem. Kirkus Reviews

This is beautiful, bewitching stuff & the enigmatic symbolism, poetic language, and evocative artwork may utterly entrance the right reader. Booklist

Stéphanie Lapointeis a singer and actress who has produced three solo albums and is involved in various television, theater and film productions. She has co-directed several documentaries abroad for Radio Canada International and Care Canada. She is also the author of the young adult novel,Victoria. Stéphanie lives in Montreal.

Rogéis an illustrator, painter and writer with more than twenty children’s books to his credit. He hasl1