BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Biography & History, Graphic Style (page 2)

Cover art for THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE WORLD

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 2007

THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE WORLD: LOUIS CYR

by Nicolas Debon, illustrated by Nicolas Debon

"A memorable glimpse into the life of a different sort of athlete. (Graphic nonfiction. 7-9)"

An air of Gallic melancholy tinges this graphic-style, fictionalized memoir. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 2007

HOUDINI: THE HANDCUFF KING

by Jason Lutes, illustrated by Nick Bertozzi

"A straightforward snapshot in the life of renowned magician Harry Houdini, and a glimpse into a life of determination and perseverance. (Graphic format/biography. 11-15)"

Compelling black-and-white illustrations galvanize a moment in the life of revered magician Harry Houdini. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Dec. 14, 2004

ALIA’S MISSION: SAVING THE BOOKS OF IRAQ

by Mark Alan Stamaty, illustrated by Mark Alan Stamaty

"Jeanette Winter's Librarian of Basra (2004) is more beautiful, but this is both worthy and compelling. (Picture book/graphic novel. 7-10)"

Cartoonist Stamaty sees Alia of Basra as a superhero, and tells her story in black-and-white graphic-novel format. Read full book review >