Graphic novel

Democracy at the Edge

A graphic novel about democracy, populism, misinformation, and what one teenager can do when politics starts tearing a town apart.

Ages 14+ Graphic novel Citizenship · Politics · Media Studies
Cover art for Democracy at the Edge

About the book

In Greymouth, a fictional northern English town where the factory has just closed, fifteen-year-old Alex tries to understand why her family is splitting apart over politics.

What she discovers, online and at a rally and in her uncle's kitchen, takes her from outrage to investigation. The story asks how lies spread faster than facts, why people choose belonging over truth, and what one teenager can actually do about it.

Who it is for

Readers aged fourteen and up, especially students, teachers, and anyone interested in democracy, media, and civic life.

What makes it useful

It works as both a story and a classroom conversation starter for Citizenship, PSHE, Media Studies, History, and Politics.

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