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All is Nat Lost delivers a fun and heartfelt adventure as Nat tries to prove her independence on a class trip to Philadelphia. The reviewer notes how the book blends humor, history, and relatable tween struggles as Nat navigates lost phones, scavenger hunts, and big city challenges. With engaging illustrations and a strong sense of place, this graphic novel offers a perfect mix of friendship, adventure, and growing up, making it a great pick for middle grade readers.
This graphic novel adaptation of 1984 captures the bleak, oppressive world of Orwell’s classic through stark black, grey, and red artwork. The reviewer shares that the visuals deepen the dystopian atmosphere, though some dark text is difficult to read. The story of surveillance, censorship, and rebellion remains powerful, making this a strong companion to the original novel. Readers familiar with the classic will appreciate the adaptation, while newcomers may find it less impactful on its own.
This graphic novel adaptation of Grand Master of Demonic Cultivation offers fast paced mystery, reincarnation, and magic, though it loses some of the depth and character nuance found in the original novel. The reviewer notes that while the art conveys key moments, the story moves quickly and can be hard to follow. Featuring music based magic through instruments like the flute and guqin, it offers unique classroom connections and an engaging blend of fantasy, ghosts, and mystery.
A celebration of creativity and teamwork, The Cartoonists Club encourages students to embrace their artistic voices. With relatable characters and classroom potential, it beautifully highlights the power of storytelling through art. A perfect read to inspire young creators to pick up a pencil and share their world.
In Evil-ish, Kennedy Tarrell blends humor, fantasy, and heart to tell the story of Hawthorne, a nonbinary teen who dreams of villainy but finds something much greater: belonging. When Hawthorne accidentally becomes the leader of a band of misfits, they discover that evil and good are not as simple as they seem. A fast-paced, funny, and affirming graphic novel that celebrates self-discovery and friendship.