Oh my goodness, this graphic novel has stolen my heart! Someone please give me more of these charcters. SYNOPSIS Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble... Continue Reading →
Oh, you are a cute book. Witches and wonder and everything I could have asked for in a story was here for my delight. SYNOPSIS Warren the 13th is the lone bellhop, valet, waiter, groundskeeper, and errand boy of his family’s ancient hotel. It’s a strange, shadowy mansion full of crooked corridors and mysterious riddles—and... Continue Reading →
This graphic novel highlights gender inequality in health and the four girls who want to make a change. I couldn't stop reading as I watched their friendships change and grow while they try to find their voices. SYNOPSIS Good friends help you go with the flow.Best friends help you start a revolution. Sophomores Abby, Brit,... Continue Reading →
This middle grade graphic novels features the author's own memories and experiences dealing with the physical manifestation of anxiety. The accessible message paired with the bravery and kindness of the characters makes this an ideal read for the stressors of today's world. SYNOPSIS A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling,... Continue Reading →
A middle grade graphic novel that speaks to the power of communication in families. I couldn't love Moth Hush more if she used her magic to make a million copies of herself. SYNOPSIS A School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of 2019! Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Roller Girl in this hilarious, one-of-a-kind graphic novel... Continue Reading →
Good Morning! In the United States we are enjoying a long three-day weekend which means that Sunday morning is extra relaxing. I had the time to quietly enjoy both of these graphic novels which feature characters grappling with typical adolescent issues in additional to the impact of their culture background. American Born Chinese by Gene Lien Yang... Continue Reading →
Happy Sunday Morning! This morning my cup of coffee and I were joined by some powerful ladies. Nimona by Noella Stevenson was my first graphic novel. Immediately I was drawn into the whole twist on the superhero / villian story featuring Nimona, the shapeshifting young wanna-be-villan, trying to find her mentor. Before Nimona I struggled to... Continue Reading →
Today's FGR is the fabulous and award-winning Graphic Novel Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol. After reading the super creepy Into the Woods I had to give myself a couple of days before going back into the Graphic Novel genre. Somehow, the illustrations with these stories have a way of creeping me out. Anya's Ghost is more than a... Continue Reading →
For day four of my adventures through Frighteningly Good Reads I tried a graphic novel. I have only recently been introduced to the wonder of graphic novels and finding a scary one that was also excellent was surprisingly easy. Through the Woods by award winning comic-creator Emily Carroll is a book of five short horror... Continue Reading →
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