Graphic_Novels

Graphic Novels for Elementary Students by Salamah Mullen The library at Northern Parkway Elementary School has expanded its graphic novel section this school year. Over 40 titles have been added giving students more of a choice when it comes to selecting a graphic novel. Graphic novels powerfully attract kids and motivate them to read. One of our students had been waiting for the book __Amulet, Book Two: The Storekeeper’s Curse__ by Kazu Kibuishi (title featured below) When it finally arrived, another student in the class spied it on the shelf first and she checked it out. The first student was sad about the situation because he had his heart set on reading __Amulet__. The second student saw his sadness and offered to give him the book. In response to her offer, the first student replied, “That’s okay. I know you really wanted to read it too. I can wait a little longer for a good book.” So it can be argued that graphic novels allow students to highlight their passion for books while at the same time show kindness to each other. Here are some of the titles your child in grades 3-5 should check out this summer. ** __ Amulet, Book One: The Stonekeeper __ ** by Kazu Kibuishi After moving to their ancestral home, Emily and Navin's mother is kidnapped by a tentacled creature in the basement that leads the children on a deadly chase into the magical world below their home. This book is a series and __Amulet Book Two__ and __Amulet Book Three__ are available at your local library. ** __ Redwall: The Graphic Novel __ ** by Brian Jacques A graphic novel adaptation of Brian Jacques's novel in which the peaceful life of ancient Redwall Abbey is shattered by the arrival of the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes; and Matthias, a young mouse, determines to find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior which, he is convinced, will help Redwall's inhabitants destroy the enemy. ** __ Sherlock Holmes and a Scandal in Bohemia __ ** by Murray Shaw Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are asked to help the King of Bohemia find a very important photograph. It won’t be easy. The King's former love, Irene Adler, has hidden the photograph. Holmes must don a clever disguise, stage a brawl, and even fake a house fire to find the mysterious image! But has Holmes underestimated Irene Adle. ** __ Block Busters __ ** by Robin and Chris Lawrie The members of the Ridge Riders mountain biking team use sports psychology to conquer their individual fears of riding in the cross-country race. (Title is part of the Ridge Riders series) ** __Geronimo Stilton: The Discovery of America__  ** by Geronimo Stilton Geronimo Stilton travels back in time to join Christopher Columbus on his voyage from Italy to America in 1492 in order to stop the Pirate Cats from becoming supreme rulers of Mouse Island. ** __ The Storm in the Barn __ ** by Matt Phelan Eleven-year-old Jack Clark struggles with everyday obstacles while his family and community contend with the challenges brought on by the Dust Bowl in 1937 Kansas. ** __ Mail Order Ninja __ ** by Joshua Elder Timmy McAllister orders his very own Ninja through the mail and the town of Cherry Creek, Indiana, may never be the same. (Title is part of the Mail Order Ninja series) ** __ The Lightning Thief __ ** by Robert Venditti A graphic novel adaptation of "The Lightning Thief" in which Percy, expelled from six schools for being unable to control his temper, learns the truth from his mother that his father is the Greek god Poseidon, and is sent to Camp Half Blood, a special camp to prepare him to stop a war among the gods. ** __ The Little Prince __ ** by Joann Sfar A graphic novel adaptation of the story of an aviator whose plane is forced down in the desert, where he encounters a little man from a small planet, who describes his adventures in the universe, seeking the secret of what is really important in life.