BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Series: Graphic Novel Heroes

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 1, 2013

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.: LET FREEDOM RING

by Michael Teitelbaum, Lewis Helfand, illustrated by Naresh Kumar

"Despite occasional stumbles, a worthwhile reminder for readers who will recognize his name but may be a little hazy on what he stood for. (Graphic biography. 11-13)"

An inspirational biography in graphic format--highlighting both King's passion for his cause and his devotion to Gandhi's nonviolent methods. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 1, 2013

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BIRTH OF A NEW FREEDOM

by Lewis Helfand, illustrated by Manikandan

"Reasonably accurate--but the historical territory is already thoroughly surveyed elsewhere, and the unusual format doesn't compensate for the routine content. (appendix) (Graphic nonfiction. 11-13)"

Lincoln's life gets a graphic treatment, but the prose reads like a school report, and even the battle scenes look staged. Read full book review >