Original Fake
2016 graphic novel by Kirstin Cronn-Mills
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Original Fake is a young adult graphic novel written by Kirstin Cronn-Mills, illustrated by E. Eero Johnson, and published April 19, 2016 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers.
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| Author | Kirstin Cronn-Mills |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Street art |
| Genre | Young adult fiction, Graphic novel |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | April 19, 2016 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | 9780399173264 |
The novel tells the story of Frankie Neumann, an introvert with an eccentric family, who dreams of becoming a street artist.[1]
Reception
Original Fake received a starred review from Publishers Weekly,[2] as well as positive reviews from the Lambda Literary Foundation,[3] The Horn Book Guide,[4] School Library Journal,[5] The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,[6] Kirkus,[7] The Manhattan Book Review,[8] and Booklist.[9] The book was also selected by the Junior Library Guild.[4]
Original Fake received the following accolades:
- Minnesota Book Award for Young Adult Literature finalist (2017)[10]
- Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year selection (2017)[11]
