The thud
(Graphic Novel)

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Contributors
Knight, Nika, translator.
Published
Seattle, Washington : Fantagraphics Books, Inc., [2021].
Status
Westover - Teen Graphic Novels
Y/GRAPH ROSS
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Published
Seattle, Washington : Fantagraphics Books, Inc., [2021].
Format
Graphic Novel
Physical Desc
123 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Original German title: Der umfall, ©2018.
Description
When Noel's mother has a stroke, his world is turned upside down. Especially when a man comes, who tells Noel that he can't stay in the only home he's ever known. He has to move from his apartment and his city to some kind of care facility, in a town he's never heard of. For the first time, Noel is on his own. Who can he trust? Who can he love? There is a village in Germany called Neuerkerode that is largely populated and run by people with developmental disabilities -- the local restaurant, the local bar, the local supermarket. It's a beautiful, even incredible place -- and it's where The Thud takes place. In 2016, cartoonist Mikael Ross began visiting Neuerkerode. Over the course of two years, Ross learned about the people who live there and listened to their stories. As Neuerkerode Protestant Foundation Director Rudiger Becker has stated, Out of this has arisen a powerful piece of literature that depicts, with a rarely seen intensity and authenticity, the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Told from Noel's perspective with humor and empathy, The Thud offers a rare window into the life of a boy living with developmental disabilities. In doing so, Ross has crafted an enchanting story that helps us understand the often misunderstood.
Awards
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ross, M., & Knight, N. (2021). The thud . Fantagraphics Books, Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ross, Mikaël, 1984- and Nika, Knight. 2021. The Thud. Fantagraphics Books, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ross, Mikaël, 1984- and Nika, Knight. The Thud Fantagraphics Books, Inc, 2021.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ross, Mikaël, and Nika Knight. The Thud Fantagraphics Books, Inc., 2021.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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