Graphic Novels
The heroes of this fall's crop of graphic novels face an array of situations, from battles to invading monsters to parents with issues, with surprising grace. But they aren't plaster saints; every one of them has flaws as well as strengths, which makes for some interesting reading.
First Second made a big announcement yesterday: They will publish The Nameless City, a new trilogy from writer and artist Faith Erin Hicks. Here’s the blurb: An unlikely friendship forms between Nameless City native Rat, and Kai, whose country has recently conquered her city. The two of them must find common ground between their cultures [...]
Nonny Hogrogian's picture book Come Back, Moon; Fanny Britt's graphic novel Jane, the Fox & Me; and Mike and the Mighty Magic Pants's CD Gotta Be the Pants! made SLJ's November stars list. Take a look inside for more stellar titles.
From Kazu Kibuishi's latest to several image-heavy literary adaptations–including William Shakespeare's works and Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre–, SLJ's November graphic novel reviews cover the gamut of genres and subjects.
As ghosts, ghouls and goblins come out to play, rein in all that mischief with some great comics! Get more Herobear and the Kid with the special Annual from BOOM! Studios. Dark Horse Comics has the third part of Avatar the Last Airbender: The Search, and Papercutz releases a true classic with Classics Illustrated Aesop’s [...]
K-Gr 2—Akissi lives with her two siblings and their parents in West Africa...
Gr 3–5—Families from the town of Stoker-on-Avon are forced to go on vacation to get a decent monster thrill since their own monster inspires very little fear...
Gr 4–8—In this adaptation of Riordan's novel (Hyperion, 2006), Camp Half-Blood's borders have been poisoned, and Percy is off on a quest to find the healing Golden Fleece...
Gr 3–5—These series titles provide glimpses into the lives of ordinary people as they perform their respective duties...
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