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☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis standalone graphic novel by Kyo Maclear and Byron Eggenschwiler follows a shy middle school student named Charlie who discovers the power of music and her own voice during a class project on opera. The story explores themes of self-expression, friendship, and the emotional resonance of song, set against the backdrop of a school year. Originally published in 2019 by Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, it collects the complete narrative in a single volume.
"Operatic" is a tender, musically charged story from writer Kyo Maclear and artist Byron Eggenschweiler, following Charlie as she navigates the highs and lows of middle school with the help of her inspiring music teacher, Mr. K. Drawn to the dramatic life and artistry of opera legend Maria Callas, Charlie begins to discover her own voice—both literally and emotionally—amid the chaos of growing up. The story unfolds with warmth and quiet intensity, its heartfelt moments brought to life through Eggenschweiler’s expressive artwork and thoughtful storytelling.
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