<div><p>Adrian isn't very happy these days. He lives in a small town and goes to a Catholic high school. He wears glasses, secretly reads philosophy books, and wishes he had more muscles. He's dogged by a strict mother, bullied by fellow players on the soccer field, and chastised by the school principal, who considers gay rumors about Adrian as a sign that he is "ill." But Jeremy, the coolest kid at school, thinks otherwise; he takes Adrian on scooter trips, where they end up in Jeremy's secret treehouse stealing kisses. Adrian finds himself falling in love, until Jeremy's girlfriend rats them out, sending Jeremy into a tailspin of embarrassment for being different than the rest. What will become of him?</P><p><i>Adrian and the Tree of Secrets</i> is a poignant, beautifully illustrated graphic novel about first love, growing up, and having the courage to be true to yourself.</P><p><b>Hubert</b> studied at the School of Fine Arts in Angers, where he first set his career sights on comics. He has written a number of graphic novels and comic series in French, including one that has been translated into English: <i>Miss Don't Touch Me, Vols. 1 and 2</i>, a graphic novel series set in Paris in the 1930s.</P><p><b>Marie Caillou</b> studied fine arts in Strasbourg, France, and then in 1995 went to Brussels to study animation. She has directed short animated films, including a series entitled <i>Peur(s) du Noir</i> (<i>Fear of the Dark</i>). This is her first book to appear in English.<br></div>