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Summary: On the surface, Mr Goodchild is a typical working class individual who leads a mundane, humdrum existence -- just like everyone else. But under this banal calmness, a muffled, indistinct voice besets him. What truths lie behind the voice? Will Mr Goodchild ever be free? The Author and Illustrator J.H. Low has a degree in fine art, a MA in Children's Illustration, and a PhD in Art. A 2016 finalist for Best Children's Title at the Singapore Book Awards and the first runner-up for the 2019 Scholastic Picture Book Award, J.H. Low is known for his masterful illustrations and delightful children's picture books. Mr Goodchild is his first graphic novel for adult readers, demonstrating his passion for diverse types of graphic narrative for readers of all ages, and his interest in exploring complex existential issues. |