Category Archives: Graphic novel

Bug Boys by Laura Knetzger

Posted on February 18, 2020 by

Bug Boys by Laura Knetzger. Random House Graphic, 2020. 9781984896766 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? I am always looking for early grade graphic novels to offer … Continue reading →

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White Bird  by R.J. Palacio

Posted on February 11, 2020 by

 White Bird  by R.J. Palacio, Alfred A. Knopf, 9780525645535, 2019 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review)  4 Genre:  Historical Fiction/Graphic Novel What did you like about the book? I appreciated the way R.J. Palacio was … Continue reading →

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Dracula (Manga Classics) – written by Bram Stoker, illustrated by Virgina Nitouhel, adapted by Stacy King

Posted on February 10, 2020 by

  Dracula (Manga Classics) – written by Bram Stoker, illustrated by Virgina Nitouhel, adapted by Stacy King, Manga Classics, 9781947808065, 2019 Format: Paperback Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre: Horror What did you like about the book?  The story of … Continue reading →

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Hamlet (Manga Classics)- William Shakespeare, Crystal Chan, art by Julien Choy

Posted on February 8, 2020 by

   Hamlet (Manga Classics) – William Shakespeare, Crystal Chan, art by Julien Choy, Manga Classics, Inc., (9781947808126), 2019 Format: Paperback Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Classic What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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Real Pigeons Fight Crime – written by Andrew McDonald, illustrated by Ben Wood

Posted on February 1, 2020 by

   Real Pigeons Fight Crime – written by Andrew McDonald, illustrated by Ben Wood, Random House Books for Young Readers, 9780593119426, 2020 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Genre: Mystery What did you like about the book?  In the big city … Continue reading →

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The Trial of Kitaro by Shigeru Mizuki, translated by Zack Davisson

Posted on January 30, 2020 by

The Trial of Kitaro by Shigeru Mizuki, translated by Zack Davisson. Drawn & Quarterly, 2020. 9781770463325 Format: Paperback Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? Kitaro is a yokai, or … Continue reading →

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The Runaway Princess – written and illustrated by Johan Troïanowski

Posted on January 25, 2020 by

   The Runaway Princess – written and illustrated by Johan Troïanowski, RH Graphic, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, 9780593118405, 2020 Format: Paperback Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? There’s simply too … Continue reading →

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