Category Archives: Graphic Novel
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Anya’s Ghost
Posted on October 6, 2011 by Jennifer in Graphic Novel, My Favorite, Scary stories, Young Adult/Teen>by Vera Brosgol This graphic novel in our Young Adult section is a fantastic read, especially for spooky October. Anya is frustrated by her family members who don’t understand her, and at high school where she isn’t beautiful or popular. Within the first dozen pages, Anya accidentally falls into an abandoned well and is stuck [...]
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Posted on July 29, 2011 by Melendra in Fantasy, Graphic Novel> Retold by Matthew K. Manning & Illustrated by Ricardo Osnaya This fast paced retelling of Ali Baba’s tale is a good introduction into the mystery and magic of One Thousand and One Nights, from which it is adapted. With vivid illustrations and lots of action, this short graphic novel is clearly aimed at reluctant [...]
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Nola’s World: Changing Moon
Posted on June 27, 2011 by Melendra in Fantasy, Graphic Novel>Written by Mathieu Mariolle; Drawn by Minikim; Colored by Pop Middle schooler Nola is completely bored in her hometown of Alta Donna. Nothing ever happens, until one day she notices something strange about the new kids at school. Just days ago, Damiano didn’t know a thing about baseball, but suddenly he’s the best player on [...]
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Lost & Found
Posted on May 24, 2011 by Victoria in Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Picture Booksby Shaun Tan Lost & Found compiles three stories, originally published in Australia as separate books, with additional new artwork. Each tale creates a dream world that draws the reader in with just a few words and engrossing images. There’s so much detail to explore in the illustrations, even references to other famous paintings like [...]
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Zita the Spacegirl
Posted on May 13, 2011 by Melendra in Adventure, Graphic Novel, Science Fictionby Ben Hatke When Zita accidentally opens a space portal, her friend Joseph is snatched by a bunch of furry tentacles. Now, she has to rescue him by going through that same portal. On the other side, Zita is faced with monters, robots, and some strange new friends. Now all she needs to do is [...]
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Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword
Posted on April 6, 2011 by Melendra in Fantasy, Graphic NovelBy Barry Deutsch Mirka has always wanted to fight monsters, but there don’t seem to be any in her enclosed Orthodox Jewish community, Hereville. Instead she leads a fairly ordinary life: learning to knit and debate from her stepmother, fighting the bullies that pick on her younger brother, and hanging out with her many sisters. [...]
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Calamity Jack
Posted on March 11, 2011 by Melendra in Adventure, fairy tales and folklore, Graphic NovelWritten by Shannon and Dean Hale and Illustrated by Nathan Hale Written and illustrated in the same style as Rapunzel’s Revenge, this second graphic novel by the Hale team follows Jack’s story, giving readers Jack’s history from before he met Rapunzel and following the pair after the events of the first graphic novel. Jack’s luck [...]
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Missile Mouse: The Star Crusher
Posted on March 11, 2011 by Melendra in Graphic Novel, Science FictionBy Jake Parker This adventure story stars a determined mouse who doesn’t always play by the rules. Missile Mouse (a.k.a. MM) is one of the elite Galactic Security Agents, and he’s good at his job. But when things go wrong on one of his missions, he ends up with a new partner who is [...]
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No Girls Allowed: Tales of Daring Women Dressed as Men for Love, Freedom and Adventure
Posted on March 10, 2011 by Melendra in Graphic Novel, NonfictionWritten by Susan Hughes Illustrated by Willow Dawson Spanning history from Ancient Egypt to the American Civil War, this collection of short nonfiction stories present a brief glimpse into the lives of seven young women who choose to dress and behave like men in order to gain the freedom denied them because of their [...]
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Smile
Posted on March 3, 2011 by Melendra in Graphic NovelBy Raina Telgemeier From the adapter and illustrator of The Babysitters Club graphic novels, comes an autobiographical coming of age tale. After Raina has her front teeth knocked out, all the normal teenage self-doubts about her looks, boys, and who she wants to be are amplified. It doesn’t help that her friends tease a [...]
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