Name: Hello, Cruel Heart by: Maureen Johnson
SKU: 5771
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Hello, Cruel Heart by: Maureen Johnson

Hello, Cruel Heart by Maureen Johnson is a young adult prequel novel to Disney’s Cruella, set in 1967 London, following 16-year-old Estella as she navigates street life with thieves Jasper and Horace while dreaming of becoming a fashion designer, a path that leads her into the world of high society and forces her to confront her darker “Cruella” side. The book explores themes of ambition, friendship, and identity, serving as an origin story for the iconic villain.

Key aspects of the book:

Setting: Swinging London, 1967.
Protagonist: Estella, a talented and ambitious teen with a passion for fashion.
Plot: Estella uses her design skills for petty heists with her friends Jasper and Horace, but a chance encounter with wealthy siblings pulls her into the elite world of high fashion, forcing her to choose between her street family and her dreams, all while battling her inner “Cruella” persona.
Genre: Young Adult (YA) fiction, origin story, tie-in novel.
Themes: Ambition, class, identity, friendship, and the duality of human nature.
Connection to the film: It’s an original story inspired by the live-action Cruella film, exploring the character’s backstory.

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