Had to re-read this old favorite, now compiled in 4 "omnibus" editions. Still has to be one of my favorites & has ties with other manga series writtenHad to re-read this old favorite, now compiled in 4 "omnibus" editions. Still has to be one of my favorites & has ties with other manga series written by CLAMP. Loved it!...more
I did like this gn about an American boy who goes to Japan with his mother & spends time with his Japanese grandfather, learning about Japanese culturI did like this gn about an American boy who goes to Japan with his mother & spends time with his Japanese grandfather, learning about Japanese culture & folklore, & even falls into a dream/adventure with characters from the mythology. A good read!...more
I like the illustration style here & the fact that the wizard Natsu gets motion sickness- not something you find often among those who battle the poweI like the illustration style here & the fact that the wizard Natsu gets motion sickness- not something you find often among those who battle the powers of evil! Not an instant hit with me, but I plan to continue reading this manga series to see how the plots & characters develop......more
**spoiler alert** Stunning title on the subject of bullying among children & teens. Fantastic read, recommended for all teens & adults who work with t**spoiler alert** Stunning title on the subject of bullying among children & teens. Fantastic read, recommended for all teens & adults who work with teens. An amazing book about a young boy with what looks like a hopeless future ahead of him, rescued by a step-grandfather who gradually teaches him to think for himself & stand up to bullies. Read it!...more
This was hilarious- a scientist learns that his A.I. project is going to be used for military robots, so he runs away & hides his device in a talking This was hilarious- a scientist learns that his A.I. project is going to be used for military robots, so he runs away & hides his device in a talking stuffed bear in a toy store. The boy who buys the bear gets more than a talking toy- he gets a secret agent disguised as a bear!...more
I liked this because it's a manga-type version with a different spin than the other visual format- the movie! Beautifully drawn!I liked this because it's a manga-type version with a different spin than the other visual format- the movie! Beautifully drawn!...more
This is a new title by Jordan Mechner, the creator of the Prince of Persia game & graphic novels. It's based on a true story about the Templar KnightsThis is a new title by Jordan Mechner, the creator of the Prince of Persia game & graphic novels. It's based on a true story about the Templar Knights who were slaughtered after their return from the Crusades- something about the Crusades & French history that I knew nothing about! For older teens & adult gn readers....more
Anyone into electronic gaming will enjoy this tale of a gamer who finds an old gaming console at a garage sale that can give him almost endless power Anyone into electronic gaming will enjoy this tale of a gamer who finds an old gaming console at a garage sale that can give him almost endless power to change his life!...more
A teen boy begins feeding stray cats, and develops a relationship with a punker girl artist who draws him as a superhero "Katman". When his neighbors A teen boy begins feeding stray cats, and develops a relationship with a punker girl artist who draws him as a superhero "Katman". When his neighbors start to complain about all the cats, he turns to an eccentric "cat lady" for help....more
This could be either a teen or adult graphic novel, since the Dresden Files fiction titles are considered to be adult titles. But if you are a fan, yoThis could be either a teen or adult graphic novel, since the Dresden Files fiction titles are considered to be adult titles. But if you are a fan, you will want to read this first graphic novel of the Dresden Files, particularly since it's an original story that takes place before his first title Storm Front.
Although there is a lot of violence, it is not very explicit, which makes it more acceptable for teen readers. Since I am an avid fan of the series, I enjoyed it, and particularly liked Butcher's comments at the beginning of the story about how he pictured the books as graphic novels or animated films, instead of the live-action series that aired on the Sci Fi channel.
I just have to comment on the debate about "graphic novels" vs. "comic books". Since I have been purchasing gns since 1999 for the 18-library system where I work, I have a lot of experience! The term "graphic novel" was thought up to describe a bound book- either trade paperback or hardcover, as opposed to individual issues of comic books, which come out more often and can be purchased at comic book stores.
So you can still purchase comic books, and then often they are gathered up and made into a complete story and become a graphic novel. Or they can be an original complete story. Whatever, they are two different animals, and Butcher's background is as a comic book reader, but now he has some experience in helping to produce a graphic novel! Nothing wrong with either one of them- great for reluctant readers, people who like art along with their story (I am one of those!), and definitely not to be looked-down-upon!...more
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