Title: Tale of Despereaux: The Graphic Novel
Author: Candlewick Candlewick Press, David Tilton
Year Published: 2008
Ages: 8 years old
Why I chose this book: I have never read a graphic novel before. The concept of a comic book in novel form simply was not appealing to me. I wanted to try reading one to see what I thought. Truthfully, I chose Tale of Despereaux, because of the French name in the title. I'm drawn to French things. I also chose this tale becuase the main character is a mouse and An American Tail with Fievel Mousekewitz ( a heroic mouse) was a favorite story of mine growing up.
Reaction: This was a fun easy rendition of Kate DiCamilllo's Tale of Despereux, which I think has to appeal to a wider audience. I have to admit that it was challenging sometimes to know which direction to read the boxes, however not so challenging to where it took away from my enjoyment. I loved the characters a mouse, a rat, and a princess. The mouse was honorable and kept his word. He always acted how a knight should act. The rat, a good-hearted rat that liked the light was imprisoned in darkness, but ended up back in the light. I really liked these metaphors to compare the rat’s nature from when he was free versus when he was imprisoned, brainwashed, and forced to do evil deeds. This book could be a great book in a social studies class when discussing wars or different political parties and what happens to someone when they are surrounded by negative influences. Great read, fun, easy, provides ample opportunity for discussion of points of view.
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