It’s your friendly KF on KND Editor April Hamilton here, with a survey of all the many versions of, and takes on, Sherlock Holmes you can find today. Over the past few years, there’s been a huge resurgence in Sherlock Holmes’ popularity. Whether it’s because the Victorian England setting is newly hip thanks to steampunk, … Read more
For some reluctant readers, graphic novels are just the motivational ticket to keep them going. The beautiful artwork pulls them in, but the reading level is far above that of little-kid picture books. Before they realize it, middle graders will find themselves fluent in grade-level-appropriate prose. These Percy Jackson graphic novels offer an added bonus, … Read more
Kids aged 8 and up who love fantasy-adventure and anime will love the bestselling and highly-rated Amulet series of graphic novels. “Anchored by dazzlingly lush art and a complex, character-laden plot, Kibuishi’s Amulet series remains a must-have for all elementary- and middle-school graphic-novel collections.” – Booklist The series includes: Amulet #1: The Stonekeeper (4.5/5 stars, … Read more
Stephen King’s bestselling and highly-rated The Stand has been adapted into a successful TV miniseries, and more recently, a bestselling graphic novel series in six volumes. Stephen King’s The Stand Vol. 1: Captain Trips (5/5 stars, currently priced at $8.99) Collects The Stand: Captain Trips #1-5. It all begins here: the epic apocalyptic battle between … Read more
This is a pretty amazing find, so get your pre-order in and on October 5, you’ll get a nice surprise that’s a perfect fit for the days leading up to Halloween! FREE: Locke & Key – Unabridged – Audible Audio Edition Based on the best-selling, award-winning graphic novel series Locke & Key – written by … Read more
Gris Grimly’s gorgeously dark and often whimsical illustrations are the highlights of these books, which bring the work of Tim Burton to mind. Gris Grimly’s Frankenstein (5/5 stars, grades 7 and up, currently priced at $9.99) Gris Grimly’s Frankenstein is a twisted, fresh, and utterly original full-length, full-color graphic-novel adaptation of Mary Shelley’s original text, … Read more
HBO’s A Game of Thrones continues to be a ratings juggernaut, but due to the show’s large cast and multiple plot threads, it can be difficult for newcomers to enter the Thrones fold so late in the game. These graphic novels can certainly help fill in the gaps of seasons 1 and 2, as they’re … Read more
Last week we shared some terrific graphic novels with boy heroes for gradeschoolers and middleschoolers, and this week we’re back with a series for kids ages 8 and up that’s got some girl power! All three volumes in the Zita The Spacegirl trilogy have an average reader review rating of 5/5 stars, and all are … Read more