₱900 flat-rate shipping on orders above ₱3,500

*VALID ONLY ON ORDERS ABOVE ₱3,500. Ensure cart value is at least ₱3,500 after discounts to see shipping option at check-out. Ships in 3-6 weeks, opt for standard shipping for a faster shipping option. Offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent and is not good towards any previous purchase. Offer is subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

Get 10% off all year round! Join Thryft Club
Get 10% off all year round and $10 off your next order! Join Thryft Club
Buy 3 Get Another Free On All Under ₱440

Your cart

Your cart is empty

Check out these collections!

Bestselling Fiction
Bestselling Nonfiction
Bestselling Books for Children
Vintage and Rare Books
Vinyl Records
Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing

Stay in touch and win free books

Keep up with our latest sales and events, and receive
recommendations direct to your inbox. We'll only send the good stuff, promise!

By completing this form, you are signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time

New

Surviving the City

by Tasha Spillett, Donovan Yaciuk, Natasha Donovan
₱600.00
Compare to estimated retail price: ₱1,100.00 PHP  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

Surviving the City
Surviving the City

Urban resilience through Indigenous teenage girls' eyes.

If you're looking to immerse yourself in a graphic novel that delves into the real struggles faced by Indigenous youth, "Surviving the City" is a profound choice. It's not just a story about survival; it's a window into the challenges of friendship, community, and identity against the backdrop of the city, which can often feel like a character itself. This book might resonate with you on a personal level or offer insights into experiences different from your own, making it a valuable read.

  • American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Young Adult Book (Honor Book) (2020)
  • Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Northern Lights (2020)
  • Indigenous Voices Award for Works in an Alternative Format (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
New

Surviving the City

by Tasha Spillett, Donovan Yaciuk, Natasha Donovan
₱600.00
Compare to estimated retail price: ₱1,100.00 PHP  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

The estimated retail price shown next to any listed item represents the first-hand prices we've seen elsewhere, or the estimated original retail price of a comparable item of the same quality, construction and material offered elsewhere in new condition.

ISBN: 9781553797562
Authors: Tasha Spillett, Donovan Yaciuk, Natasha Donovan
Publisher: HighWater Press
Date of Publication: 2019-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Young Adult, Graphic Novels/Comics/Manga
Related Topics: Graphic Novels, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 2498 readers)

Description

Tasha Spillett’s graphic novel debut, Surviving the City, is a story about womanhood, friendship, colonialism, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape – they’re so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez’s grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can’t stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can’t bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez’s community find her before it’s too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don’t?
Condition guide

Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

Find out more about our process here.

 

Urban resilience through Indigenous teenage girls' eyes.

If you're looking to immerse yourself in a graphic novel that delves into the real struggles faced by Indigenous youth, "Surviving the City" is a profound choice. It's not just a story about survival; it's a window into the challenges of friendship, community, and identity against the backdrop of the city, which can often feel like a character itself. This book might resonate with you on a personal level or offer insights into experiences different from your own, making it a valuable read.

  • American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Young Adult Book (Honor Book) (2020)
  • Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Northern Lights (2020)
  • Indigenous Voices Award for Works in an Alternative Format (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.