Heavy Medal
Tag: Historical Fiction
Julie and the Blue Guitar: American Girl Mysteries Across Time | Review
A new American Girl graphic novel takes a new approach to the popular franchise.
We Are Not Strangers | Review
In this historical fiction graphic novel, based on a true story, friendship and allyship during World War II give readers a sense of hope and human connection.
Hour of Need | Review
A young Danish girl learns she is Jewish and escapes from the Nazis in this graphic novel that touches on a little-known aspect of World War II—the determination of the Danish people to protect their Jewish neighbors.
More Recent Posts
Pearl | Review
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and though Pearl by Sherri L. Smith and Christine Norrie won’t be released until the summer, why not celebrate its upcoming release with a review?
Review: Red Scare
Young readers who pick up this book won't know much about the red scare. In NYC it’s not part of the social studies curriculum until 8th grade if they even get that far.
News: ‘Action Presidents’ Series Continuing This Summer
The historical humor series doubles in length with two new volumes.
ADVERTISEMENT
Review: I Survived. The Graphic Novel
I have a confession to make. I have not read any of the I Survived series. In fact, for a very long time, I resisted buying them for my library, because I thought they were young a little young for middle school. But I caved due to the number of students asking if we had the series. If they asked for it, I thought it would be a good idea to have it. Today, there are many joyous faces when the students find a copy on the library shelves. So when I heard there was a graphic novel adaptation and then got my very own preview, I was thrilled to get a taste of the book.
Review: ‘Compass South’
The worst part of this book? That I already finished. After all, when I first noticed it was 224 pages, I thought, even in comic form this might keep me busy for a little while—but before I knew it the book was done and I wanted more! The good news? There are three more planned […]
YALSA GGNT Top Ten Manga: Vinland Saga Volume 1
Thorfinn is a teenage boy and a member of a mercenary crew of Vikings that raid towns in France and England and return to their home base in Denmark. But Thorfinn isn’t interested in battle or treasure. As a boy he dreamed of sailing on a long ship and becoming a Viking warrior. Now he […]
ADVERTISEMENT
Archives
ADVERTISEMENT
Trending on the SLJ Blog Network
Follow This Blog
Enter your email address below to receive notifications of new blog posts by email.