: Writ in Stone
This is a Nancy Drew, Girl Detective graphic novel -- much like the Hardy Boys, Undercover Brothers graphic novels I discussed earlier. I used to read Nancy Drew books when I was younger, so I was interested in seeing how this format measured up to the novels. Well... There certainly is something to be said for pictures. If you don't like reading, graphic novels are probably the better way to go. Instead of trudging through long descriptions of a crime scene, for instance, you are able to actually look at the crime scene. When it comes to surprises, though, I think the illustrator should work a little harder at not giving things away. I will try not to say too much, but let me say this much -- I knew "who dun it" long before the end, and it was all because of an illustration that showed too much of the person's face. Oops! That mistake aside, I think fans of Nancy Drew are highly likely to enjoy the graphic novels as well.
Happy Reading!
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Current Audiobook:
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Audiobook Waiting List:
Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett
Current Tweens Reading:
The Sloppy Copy Slipup by Dyanne Disalvo
Tweens Reading Waiting List:
Clemency Pogue: The Hobgoblin Proxy by J.T. Petty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron
This is a Nancy Drew, Girl Detective graphic novel -- much like the Hardy Boys, Undercover Brothers graphic novels I discussed earlier. I used to read Nancy Drew books when I was younger, so I was interested in seeing how this format measured up to the novels. Well... There certainly is something to be said for pictures. If you don't like reading, graphic novels are probably the better way to go. Instead of trudging through long descriptions of a crime scene, for instance, you are able to actually look at the crime scene. When it comes to surprises, though, I think the illustrator should work a little harder at not giving things away. I will try not to say too much, but let me say this much -- I knew "who dun it" long before the end, and it was all because of an illustration that showed too much of the person's face. Oops! That mistake aside, I think fans of Nancy Drew are highly likely to enjoy the graphic novels as well.
Happy Reading!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Current Audiobook:
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Audiobook Waiting List:
Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett
Current Tweens Reading:
The Sloppy Copy Slipup by Dyanne Disalvo
Tweens Reading Waiting List:
Clemency Pogue: The Hobgoblin Proxy by J.T. Petty
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron
Current Mood: 
pleased
pleased