{"title":"Christine Mari","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of Christine Mari, a brilliant author known for her captivating graphic novels. Christine Mari has carved a niche for herself in the literary world with her unique storytelling style and vivid illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eHalfway There\u003c\/em\u003e, has mesmerised readers with its blend of compelling narratives and intricate artwork. Whether you're new to graphic novels or a seasoned enthusiast, Christine Mari’s creations provide an immersive reading experience that challenges the boundaries of visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristine's works often explore themes of self-discovery, adventure, and the fantastical elements that lie just beneath the surface of everyday life. Her stories are perfect for those looking to explore new dimensions of creativity and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through Christine Mari's collection and lose yourself in stories that bring together the best of artistic expression and narrative depth. Each book is a journey you wouldn't want to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"halfway-there-by-christine-mari-9780316416726","title":"Halfway There","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA poignant young adult graphic memoir that follows one teen's year abroad in Japan, as she seeks to reconcile both sides of her biracial identity.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristine has always felt she is just half: Half American, half Japanese. As a biracial Japanese American who was born in Tokyo but raised in the US, she knows all too well what it's like to be a part of two different worlds but never feeling as though you belong to either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow on the brink of adulthood, Christine decides it's time to return to the place she once called home. So she sets forth on a year abroad in Tokyo, believing that this is where she truly belongs. After years of feeling like an outsider, now she will finally be complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcept...Tokyo isn't the answer she thought it would be. Instead of fitting in, Christine finds herself a fish out of water, as being half of two cultures isolates her in ways she'd never imagined. All she can do is try to stay afloat for the rest of the year—still figuring out who she is, what she wants in life, and whether she'll ever truly be more than \u003cem\u003ehalfway there\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor-illustrator Christine Mari explores what it means to lose and find yourself in this moving narrative of belonging and home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340825084140,"sku":"9780316416726","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17650263482300.jpg?v=1772171414"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/christine-mari.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}