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“A young woman embarks on a journey to an unknown destination in this debut about grief and life after loss. “There’s some weird shit happening out here,” Kit thinks as she finds herself alive after experiencing yet another seemingly fatal accident. …In a concurrent storyline, grieving family members surrounded by reminders of the one they lost try to resume normal life. …The depth of emotion portrayed here will resonate with any reader who has experienced loss. …A moving portrayal of mortality and its aftermath, shown from both sides.”

– Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

49 Days

Written by Agnes Lee
Illustrated by Agnes Lee
Published by Levine Querido

Day 1

Gotta get up. Gotta keep moving. This map – it says I have to cross over here. Wait, what’s that…?

And so begins a graphic novel story unlike any other: 49 Days. In Buddhist tradition, a person must travel for forty-nine days after they die, before they can fully cross over. Here in this book, readers travel with one Korean American girl, Kit, on her journey, while also spending time with her family and friends left behind.

Agnes Lee has captivated readers across the world for years with her illustrations for the New York Times Metropolitan Diary. Her debut graphic novel is an unforgettable story of death, grief, love, and how we keep moving forward.

Primary ISBN: 9781646143740
Publication Date: March 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Young Adult, Graphic Novel, Age 12 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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