Esther's Notebooks 3

Each week, Riad Sattouf sits down with Esther, the daughter of a friend, and listens as she describes her days, from lessons and classmates to the things she looks forward to and the things that worry her. He then turns those conversations into comic strips. This volume gathers 52 of them, following one year in the life of a bright, lively and very funny girl.

The strips show Esther's world from her own point of view, with her family, school life and friendships all taking shape across the pages. Her hopes, fears and everyday frustrations are rendered with a light, observant touch, giving readers a close look at how children experience the world today.

The book suits readers who enjoy character-driven comics about ordinary childhood. It is part of the Esther's Notebooks series, and the translation is by Sam Taylor.