Name: Lonely in Happy Town
ISBN: 9781459420038

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Who It's For

For readers interested in teen romance set across gaming and real life

Book Details

Authors: Kristopher Mielke
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Published: May 20, 2025
Format: Paperback
Theme: YA Transgender · YA Romance - LGBTQ+
Reading lane: YA Transgender

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Publisher Categories

YA Tech & Digital Life
YA Transgender
Dating & Sex for Teens
Emotions & Feelings for Teens

About This Book

A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids & Teens, starred selection In Kristopher Mielke’s romance set in the world of gaming, a lonely teen works nights at a convenience store, only coming alive in the game Happy Town — but he soon finds himself crushing on the same girl in both places. Juggling the complexities of his feelings, he must confront the blurred lines between fantasy and reality while navigating his own identity. As he embarks on a journey of self-di...

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A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids & Teens, starred selection In Kristopher Mielke’s romance set in the world of gaming, a lonely teen works nights at a convenience store, only coming alive in the game Happy Town — but he soon finds himself crushing on the same girl in both places. Juggling the complexities of his feelings, he must confront the blurred lines between fantasy and reality while navigating his own identity. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he faces the challenge of bridging the gap between his two worlds.