Graphic Novels
From the Series Essential Literary Genres
This title examines the genre of graphic novels in the Descender series, Lumberjanes: Beware the Kitten Holy, Persepolis, Maus, and March. It features four analysis papers that consider graphic novels, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the genre. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for analysis help students understand the mechanics of essay writing. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| BISACS | JNF062000, JNF034000, JNF063000 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Essential Library |
| Series | Essential Literary Genres |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Lexile | 1180 |
| ISBN | 9781680783797 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2016-12-15 |
| Author | Andrew Dale |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Reviewed, Suggested websites, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 809 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Essential Literary Genres - School Library Connection
This set uses tools that enable students to better understand each major genre. Selected works within each title give students a strong grasp of storytelling, characters, setting, and point of view. This series would be a good asset for secondary schools with literature and Advanced Placement classes as well as book clubs. I would recommend this series for your students and professional libraries. Recommended.