TOTAL MADNESS
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Publishing Company:
PASEKA
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Imprint:
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Format:
ONE SHOT
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Creator(s):
TEREZA KOPECKá (AUTHOR)
TOMAS KOPECKY (ILLUSTRATOR)
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Number of Pages:
120
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Publication Date:
2021
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Age:
YOUNG ADULT
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Fiction/Non-Fiction
FICTION
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Key words:
HEALTH, SELF-DISCOVERY,
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Summary:
Anna, a high school student, hasn’t left her room
in a week. The last time she tried, her heart
raced, and she felt so sick that she thought
she might die. Now, diagnosed with anxiety,
she’s back at school, where triggers lurk around
every corner. Suddenly, everyday tasks become
monumental challenges — squeezing onto
a crowded bus or taking an unfamiliar route
feels overwhelming. Even her parents’ worried
looks make her uneasy.
Unexpected calm enters Anna’s life when she
notices a boy who takes the same route to school.
Though she doesn’t know his name, she feels
an instant connection. Then, on the first day of
summer break, his van pulls up in front of her
house, and Anna embarks on an unplanned
journey. How will she navigate this new
adventure with anxiety lurking at every step?
Through a distinctly modern approach drawing
comparisons to works by Raina Telgemeier, this
new Czech graphic novel carves out its own
unique path — much like Anna, who’s a relatable
protagonist for both girls and boys.
MURIEL AWARD FOR BEST SCRIPT (2021)
INCLUDED IN THE BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN CATALOG (2021/2022)
Rights sold — Hungarian, Serbian, Spanish
