After being treated to a sneak peek from Sophy Henn herself at the Simon & Schuster Middle Grade Spring Showcase in March, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of Happy Hills: Attack of the Giant Danger Kittens! This bright and cheerful comic style novel is so appealing! The illustrations are absolutely… Continue reading Happy Hills: Attack of the Giant Danger Kittens by Sophy Henn
I Survived: The Battle of D-Day, 1944 is a gripping graphic novel introducing readers to the gritty, high-stakes reality of the days leading up to the D-Day landings and those involved in the top-secret French resistence. It is the perfect addition to any Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 Second World War collection. It's June… Continue reading I Survived: The Battle of D-Day, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis & Brian Churilla
Graphic novels open up a whole new way into reading for many children. Full of fantastic illustrations and super engaging stories, they are irresistable. Peng and Spanners: Who Stole All the Pizzas? is the first in a new series by British author, animator and graphic designer Steve Webb. When the school pizza parlour disappears, superheroes… Continue reading Peng and Spanners: Who Stole All the Pizzas? by Steve Webb ~ Blog Tour
As the summer holidays approach, it's the perfect time for these graphic novels full of travel and adventure. So much more than just a bit of fun, these stories show readers another side of life, building empathy and challenging their view of the world. Find out more from the publishers below: School Trip by Jerry… Continue reading Go On An Adventure With Graphic Novels
The Moon of Kyiv by Gianni Rodari & Beatrice Alemagna Picture Book - Walker Books Originally written over 70 years ago, The Moon of Kyiv is a powerful poem about connections. No matter who we are or where we are in the world, we are all under the same moon. This can be a comforting… Continue reading Home? – Books to Help Children Understand the Lives of Refugees
Why I love graphic novels: I love graphic novels because I like the combination of the words and the pictures. It really helps me to imagine what's going on in the story. They're quick and fun to read. You can go back to reread them lots of times and spot something different every time. Every… Continue reading Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson ~ Guest Post by Lucy (age 12)
Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier (Scholastic) - Review by Lucy (age 12) Raina Telgemeier is my favourite graphic novel author. I love the storylines about relationships - friends, siblings, families - and how the characters go through ordinary life experiences. The stories are honest and relatable. In Ghosts, sisters Cat & Maya have to move to… Continue reading Gripping Graphic Novels
Mike Barfield & Jess Bradley are back with another fantastic non-fiction graphic novel style book packed full of information that children will love. Following the huge success of Blue Peter Book Award winner, A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You, A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen and Everything in Between by Mike Barfield & Jess Bradley
According to my children, Miles Morales is really cool! Having read this exciting middle grade graphic novel, I’d have to agree. Miles is a diverse hero kids can relate to. He isn’t the original Spider-Man but he knows the legendary Peter Parker and has been inspired to carry on his great work after being bitten… Continue reading Miles Morales: Shock Waves by Justin A Reynolds & Pablo Leon
El Deafo is a great book about a small girl, called Cece, who was really poorly with meningitis when she was little and she lost her hearing. Cece had to wear a hearing aid that was a box that had straps that she had to put her arms through. Coming out of the sides of… Continue reading El Deafo by Cece Bell ~ Review by Lucy, age 10
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