This graphic novel was not for me, but it could work for someone coming to Anne of Green Gables fresh. I read the books, listened to the audio books aThis graphic novel was not for me, but it could work for someone coming to Anne of Green Gables fresh. I read the books, listened to the audio books and watched the movies again and again, so I can basically hear the text in my head. When this graphic novel uses different words or phrases, it just made me mad. I didn't like the way that some of the faces were drawn including Anne's, but the illustrations of scenery are really beautiful. It didn't work for me, but I do applaud the effort....more
Spinning takes you through the author's years as a competitive figure skater. It illustrates the struggle of letting go of something that has been youSpinning takes you through the author's years as a competitive figure skater. It illustrates the struggle of letting go of something that has been your whole identity but may no longer serve you. I loved the way Walden played with the size of the boxes (squares?) to convey feeling....more
I'm already a fan of Raina Telgemeier's work, and I was obsessed with the Baby-Sitters Club books. So not a huge surprise that I loved this! It was trI'm already a fan of Raina Telgemeier's work, and I was obsessed with the Baby-Sitters Club books. So not a huge surprise that I loved this! It was true to the original with illustrations that brought the characters to life. This BSC fan approves....more
This is a very quick read but so lovely. The illustrations are amazing, and the main characters struggle to understand herself and her world are poignThis is a very quick read but so lovely. The illustrations are amazing, and the main characters struggle to understand herself and her world are poignant....more
I love the graphic novel format for stories about adolescence because not only do you get the feelings of exquisite embarrassment and desperation throI love the graphic novel format for stories about adolescence because not only do you get the feelings of exquisite embarrassment and desperation through words but also through visuals. With this book, Telgemeier tells the story of her own teen years by following her journey through middle school/high school and through a series of harrowing dental procedures. A great book for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced the struggle to fit in and the struggle to get over the need to fit in....more
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