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It's unlikely I ever would have picked up a graphic novel, particularly a young adult one, had it not appeared on my "CBC 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian" list. The experience of reading this was not unpleasurable, but it was enough to confirm for me that I don't really like this form ...
I have to say, I liked the art in this children’s book. The lines and the colors, flowed off the page. I liked how the bright colors contrasted with one another and how the wispy lines looked as if they were waving. The poetic nature of the author’s words didn’t do much for me. Some of the pages, ...
For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleA fantastic collection of fairy tales in the form of comics. The book features various tales, from big ones from the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault to lesser known ones such as "The Small Tooth Dog". I really enjoyed the various interpretations of...
Rose and Windy have been coming to the same beach every summer for years. Rose is a bit older and is starting to change into a young woman while Windy is still a girl. They have a sisterly relationship and enjoy their summers together. Rose is experiencing family strife and trying to figure out who ...
This book is definitely a case where I can’t step back from my adult reaction enough to say fairly whether I think this is a successful book for kids. It’s a nuanced look at friendship and family and class; Gertie’s complicated feelings about the people and events in her life are compelling. But I w...
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