Jen Wang’s fluid, kinetic illustrations establish two convincing settings: the drab, quotidian world of Anda’s everyday life, and the strange, iridescent universe of the game world and its avatars.While the difficulties caused by Anda and Raymond’s cross-cultural misunderstandings are made clear, the book emphasizes what Anda and Raymond learn from each other. Read more Reading age 12 - 17 years Print length 192 pages Language English Grade level 7 - 12 Lexile measure GN390L Dimensions 6.1 x 0.8 x 8. As Anda begins to learn about Raymond, her curiosity and interest are handled plausibly and with subtlety. From acclaimed teen author Cory Doctorow and rising star cartoonist Jen Wang, 'In Real Life' is a sensitive, thoughtful look at adolescence, gaming, poverty, and culture-clash.They will also sympathize with Anda’s desire to help Raymond, who has no other way to earn a living. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From acclaimed teen author Cory Doctorow and rising star cartoonist Jen Wang, In Real Life is a sensitive, thoughtful look at. Readers will relate to her excitement at being hired to protect the game world from people who play the game only to sell their points for money. Anda is a sympathetic character due to both her flaws and her strengths. Cory Doctorow is a co-editor of Boing Boing and a columnist for multiple publications including the Guardian, Locus, and Publishers Weekly.

It also contrasts a violent image of heroism against one in which Anda, an American girl, tries to help Raymond, a Chinese boy who is being exploited by his employer. This inventive and moving graphic novel features a talented female gamer.

In real life by cory doctorow