Very interesting! Recommended to our Book Club by the Director of the Library, as a new genre....a graphic novel. This was a new term to me! But, it was a fun way to see how educators are encouraging young readers to get "into" books. For those who may struggle with reading disabilities, this type of "comic"story is quicker, less wordy --but still gets across some great truths.
Intended for a middle school audience, I walked away with a great respect for this author's creativity and imagination. He speaks to the hearts of insecure young people, addresses bullying and racial intolerance, expresses the desires of kids who want to belong, explores friendship...and then, brings it all back to accepting who you are meant to be. You definitely have to pay close attention, then re-browse the pictures, to get all of the wisdom of what the author is relaying. Exceeded my expectations.
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