I got through quite a bit in this episode.
These are the other two continuation stories to classic Disney movies that I checked out. I enjoyed both of these which manage to believably tell an
after the end credits story. I also have to give props to the artist for the Ariel story because they managed to make Eric look incredibly attractive. Moving forward, however, I will not pick up any more of these books.
This followed the pattern of unsatisfying graphic novel adaptations of Disney movies that I have read in this project. Only one of the ones I have read has worked, in my opinion. Having not seen the movie, which I have heard as also not so great, I found the story simplistic and not very engaging.
I loved this graphic memoir which told the author’s experience with deafness after a childhood illness significantly reduced her hearing. I also appreciated seeing the ways that hearing aids ahve advanced over the years and yet remained similar having once been provided a mike for a student. I will definitely add this one, especially since some of my students saw the book and told me it needs to be in the classroom.
I really enjoyed this graphic novel which has a main character learning about and falling in love with roller derby, struggling with learning the sport and also how to navigate friendships when her best friend doesn’t share her love for roller derby and her new friend got the position on the team that she wanted. The main character is realistic and relatable. The one is definitely on the list to add to the classroom.
Both of these are entries in the DC universe which I know little about. That made Mister Miracle especially difficult to understand since it takes place on a
different planet with an odd structure to a school of sorts that likely has background given in other comic installments. I enjoyed Nubia much more, mainly because its setting is here on earth and also has another character come in and give some backstory explanation.
I absolutely loved this book and just missed out getting a copy through my Comix subscription. (It was the monthly pick the month before I subscribed.) The main character would rather go to LARPing camp with her friends but has to go to Honduras for the summer with her family. When a surprise quinciñera gets sprung on her, she negotiates a deal where she would get a week
at camp. She also has to deal with changes in her family. This one will definitely go on the shelves.
I did not expect a fantasy novel when I picked up this story but it worked so well. The brother and sister main characters would rather do anything besides help their parents at their Filipino food truck. When forced to help, they find way more than what they expected. It ends up being such a heartwarming family story with realistic middle school sibling dynamics. I will add this one the classroom library as well.
Wow.
This book blew me away. I have never read a graphic novel without words before so choosing this one for my first was such a win. The art is beautiful and masterfully expressive. I even got near to tearing up at a couple points. I will definitely add this one to the classroom library.
I did not know that this many graphic memoirs existed nor that this was one. I think it is a fascinating way to learn more about people, to hear their stories. I think it’s an excellent resource for students as well. I will add this book to my classroom library and definitely read the sequels.
I loved this fun, absurd superhero in real life story where the main character ends up cat-sitting 217 cats for a neighbor in her building as a way to earn money for camp. The cats have fascinating, mischievous personalities and help Katie figure out what she is really searching for. This was such a fun read. I look forward to seeing where the story will go in the sequels.
