Graphic Novel- Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets

Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets

David Pilkey 

Schoolastic: 2000

ISBN: 978-04399995443

I decided to read another classic example of a graphic novel this week. When I went to our local library at DeSales, they were not available! I had to borrow a copy from a friend of mine who read them a long time ago and I can definitely see why they are on the banned book list! This is a story that felt more aimed at pleasing young male readers, which is neither a good or bad thing. In this story, Harold and George are getting ready for the Annual Invention Convention. This is their second convention at the Jerome Herowitz School and last year was not a success. The two trouble makers Harold and George used their invention to keep people in their seats so the Invention Convention was not a success.Everyone was watching these two to make sure they did not pull a stunt like last year. Unfortunately, they got caught and caused themselves to get arrested! Can they get out of this mess? Find out by reading this thrilling book!

I would give this book a seven out of ten, It was not my favorite read and I felt the jokes were crude for young children. I feel in some senses it causes kids to want to act out in school, which was shown by this story. I do however feel that this series is good for young boys who do not feel that reading is interesting. Please pick up this book at a local library near you!

Graphic Novel- Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Jeff Kinney

Amulet Books: 2009

ISBN: 978-0-8109-8391-5

I had to pick a book from the Diary of a Wimpy kid series because it is the most iconic graphic novel that young adults read today. I never read these stories growing up, but I have heard so many wonderful things about the series that I had to try reading one. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days is a story about Greg and Rowley who decide to raise money by having their own lawn mowing business. The problem is: they do not know how to use a lawn mower! The story is the encounters that Greg has over his summer. Will they be filled with fun times, or full of tramatic moments? Find out by reading this story in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. 

I would rate this book a ten out of ten. If you are to read a graphic novel, you should start with this series. The way that the pages are laid out makes for really funny moments for the reader. I personally like how the book is broken up with text and pictures. It is not difficult to follow with the mix of pictures and words. I also like how the pictures look drawn. It creates and authentic element and it really makes you feel like you are not reading a book. This is a great book to introduce to children who do not like to read. If this is the case, pick up these books for your child at your local library! 

Graphic Novel- The Adventures of Polo

The Adventures of Polo

Regis Faller

Roaring Brook Press: 2002

ISBN: 1-59643-160-1

One would look at this book and think it is a wordless picture book at a glance, but it is actually a graphic novel for young children. I found it very difficult to find a graphic novel for the kindergarten age group, but this book fits the bill! This puppy you see, Polo, is on a mission. Through the help of different animals, he is able to travel from the highest clouds to the deep sea. How do all of these animals help him travel along on his journey? Find out by reading this enchanting graphic novel!

This graphic novel is given a DanielleMustRead rating of an eight out of ten because of its creative plot. This little puppy Polo is able to go from the bottom of the ocean to an igloo in the arctic, all of the way to the forest where he swings in the trees with the monkeys! The story is easy for the children to follow and the pictures are simple enough to read due to its comic book reading style. The author also does a good job in showing all of the emotions from the characters. The pictures are bold and filled with color, which helps the children stay focused. The story also sparks a child's imagination. Somehow, Polo comes out of a mushroom from the ground and then enters a new one that turns into a rocket ship! My one concern is that the actual plot makes no sense. However, if you look at this story purely for its spectacle, then it would be a good read for children. Find this story at a local library near you!