The joy of growing up

Author: Guan Yanchao
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This is China's first cartoon novel, planned by the "King of Cartoons" magazine and written by young female author Guan Yanchao. The novel depicts the emotional entanglements between three female students at an art college, a young male teacher, and a little boy. Wang Jingying is pure and adorable, intelligent and eager to learn, and she gradually ignites a romantic spark with the young male teacher Zhao Bide. Wu Wansha is charming but, in pursuit of her dream of becoming a star, resorts to using her beauty as bait and employs unscrupulous means to seduce wealthy and influential figures. Wen Qian aspires to become a director but, after finally seizing an opportunity, realizes she is merely doing high-level menial work. The novel's content is substantial, with vivid plots, blending a strong campus youth atmosphere with serious reflections on life, giving the story a lively yet profound tone. A television drama adaptation based on the novel is currently in the process of being negotiated and produced. Additionally, the book is accompanied by 36 exquisite cartoon illustrations.