The Friendship Paradox

<i>Note to self: no matter how messy or confusing, the universe is an orderly place with physics to guide you.</i><br><br>High school is over. Dash is excited to spend their gap year working for the local science museum, travelling and teaching kids about physics. Maybe they''ll even make a friend. People <i>are </i>part of the universe, so the laws of physics should also apply to them, right? <br><br>Except Dash discovers the workplace is just as challenging as school - relationships are confusing, students don''t follow the rules and co-workers aren''t what they expect. Then Dash meets Kay. Can opposites really attract? Or will Dash''s attempts to use physics to understand their world repel a potential friend? <br><br>A heartfelt YA graphic novel about friendship and finding your place in a puzzling world by the highly acclaimed comic artist of the CBCA Notable graphic novel <i>Stars in Their Eyes.</i><br><br><b><i>The Friendship Paradox</i> is perfect for: </b><br>- Readers aged 13 and up who love funny and uplifting stories about friendship <br>- Fans of graphic novels like <i>The Greatest Thing</i>, <i>Stars in Their Eyes </i>and <i>Heartstopper</i> <br>- Readers who love comics and visual storytelling<br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Friendship Paradox</i>:</b><br>- ''Dynamic, nuanced, fun - a road trip and friendship story like no other!'' Sarah Winifred Searle, multi-award-winning creator of <i>The Greatest Thing</i><br>- ''There are three laws of the universe: 1) Aska is a great storyteller. 2) This book is good. 3) You need to get this.'' Reimena Yee, Eisner-nominated creator of <i>Séance Tea Party</i>