Surviving The City, Vol. 1

Tasha Spillet
(Graphic Novels - GN Spillet Surviving The City)

Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces.


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