Dragonwatch 2: Wrath of the Dragon King gets 4 Stars {fantasy, middle grade fiction, series}

I have a few main goals on my blog.  First, I aim to be honest.  Second, I aim for quality. Third, I aim to have fun and try and make it fun and doable whether it's baking or reading.  

Today, I am being completely honest with you.  I've never wrote this on the blog, but a handful of friends who know me know, that I wasn't the biggest fan of Fablehaven.   Maybe you're shocked.  Maybe your disappointed.  Maybe you never thought about it.  However, if you check the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads you will see I am in the minority.  Either way, if you look at the top of this book, Dragonwatch 2: Wrath of the Dragon King, you will see it is a Fablehaven Adventure book, and many of the characters in Fablehaven make an appearance. 

I've read both Dragonwatch books, and I will say I enjoyed them. {Gasps from the crowd.} Hence, the reason for the review today.  I have enjoyed Dragonwatch more than Fablehaven. 😮    

I, honestly, enjoyed Dragonwatch 2: Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull.  This book honestly earned 4 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed it. I really did.  I thought the storyline was unexpected.  I thought Kendra and Seth's character development was good.  I enjoyed aspects like the Barrel that transports you to the other location/barrel b/c it reminded me of the Vanishing Cabinet in Harry Potter.  

The pace of the story is a little slow in the beginning.  It takes awhile to get moving; however, once you hit Stormguard Castle the pace definitely quickens.  I also felt the secondary characters were not developed fully even though they were introduced.  Sure, we may get more development of their cousins, Knox and Tess, as the series progresses (b/c this series is definitely set up to continue), but I felt their development was more than lacking.  In my opinion if you are going to introduce them and have them involved enough to have their own chapter(s) you need to develop them a bit more.  

Basically, Wrath of the Dragon King is a great book, but it is necessary to read the first Dragonwatch book.  Boys, and girls that enjoy fantasy, in 5th grade or up will enjoy this series. 

Happy Fablehaven Juvenile/Middle Grade Fiction Fantasy Reading! Feel free to email me or DM me on Instagram/Facebook if you have any other questions. 

Dragonwatch 2: Wrath of the Dragon King by Brandon Mull
Rating: 4/5 stars
Best For: 11+, 5th grade and up
# of Pages:  406
Clean Read: Yes.
Worth a Check Out: Yes.  If you love fantasy books, Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, or Fablehaven, and you have read the first Dragonwatch.
Buy It or Not: Yes.  Especially, if you bought the Fablehaven books. 
Read Aloud: Yes, this could be a read aloud with a parent, but  it's rare for a teacher to read aloud a series.   
Lesson Ideas: Courage. Siblings. Dragons. Fantasy. Fablehaven. Cousins. Discover or Be Told. Good vs. Bad.  

Are you a Fablehaven or Dragonwatch fan?  I'd love to know what you think of the series. 


A few quotes from Dragonwatch: Wrath of the Dragon King that I had to share with you: 

"I'd rather not hold hands the whole night," Seth said. (pg 31)

"You don't become a champion by relaxing." (pg 139)

"Tough week," Seth said. "Lots of running for my life." (pg 229)


Thank you for Smith Publicity for the book to review.  All thoughts and comments are my own. 

Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute gets 4 Stars {graphic novel, 2nd-5th grade}

Lunch Tray Laptop. Spatu-Copter. Cyborg Teachers. A cafeteria worker that fights crime. 

That is just a small glimpse into the fun and creativity that can be found in Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. 

This Lunch Lady is the first book in a fun graphic novel series perfect for 2nd through 5th grade.  Fans of Babymouse will enjoy this series, and reluctant readers, aka kids who don't like to read, will love how easy and quick this book is to read.  To be honest, everyone will find enjoyment reading this book.    

Lunch Lady gets 4 out of 5 stars in my book review.  I love graphic novels.  I love that the pictures and the words tell the story.  I love that graphic novels, like this one, are books even the kids who hate reading will pick up.  I was one of those kids, and I wish there were more books like this when I was a kid. 

This book did a great job artistically and creatively.  I love the black, white, gray, and yellow color scheme found in this book.  The pictures/illustrations in Lunch Lady are simple enough, but yet they have plenty of detail.  I felt the ingenuity with the spy gadgets that can be found in the a school cafeteria to be really fun.  Things like a Spatula and a droid helicopter becoming a Spatu-Copter or a lunch tray that is a laptop made me smile, laugh, and thoroughly enjoy reading this book even as an an adult.  If I found it to be a fun read, I am pretty sure kids in early to middle elementary will enjoy this book as well. 

Do you know any kid who doesn't think about what their teachers and school personnel do outside of school? When I was in elementary school, I was sure the Music Teacher and the PE Teacher were married.  They weren't, but we were all 100% sure they were.  Lunch Lady brings to life, and then adds a lot of creativity and fun, to what kids already think.  I really love that this spy Lunch Lady is fighting crime.  It's fun and out there, and yet it is completely relatable to kids as well.  

The writing in Lunch Lady is good.  The story is funny.   This great book doesn't get the full 5 stars just b/c it wasn't amazing, but I think it is definitely needed in any library collection, and a good book to check-out if you have a kid (especially a girl) in 2nd through 5th grade. 

Happy Fun and Adventurous Spy Graphic Novel reading! 

Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett Krosoczka
Rating: 4/5 stars
Best For: 7 - 10 year olds, 2nd - 5th grade. 
Worth a Check Out: Yes.
Buy It or Not: No, unless it's what your reluctant reader will read over and over again. 
Read Aloud: Graphic novels rarely make good read alouds, but for a literature group or small reading group/circle this could work perfectly. 
Lesson Ideas: Spies. School Life. Color Scheme. Creativity. Inventions. 

Once and For All gets 3 Stars {YA Lit, Contemporary Fiction}

I love Sarah Dessen's writing.  I love that she is a contemporary fiction writer with a touch of romance.  I love that her books have depth and cover deeper issues.  I love that she is from Chapel Hill North Carolina.  I've read many of her books, if not all of them, and have enjoyed most of them.  I think Just Listen is one of my favorites.  

I love most of Dessen's books, but I didn't love this book.  I feel Once and For All lacked the depth and the character development that young adults and high school students need.  Besides the lack of character development I think the storyline and plot were lacking.  

Once and For All is an okay read, but I definitely don't think it's even close to being Dessen's finest work.

3 out of 5 stars is my official book review rating.  I was disappointed with the character development, lack of depth, and a weak plot.  I was disappointed that Louna didn't show any growth.  I was disappointed she had sex on a beach with someone she barely met, even if it was "true love" and they had expressed their enduring love for each other.  I was disappointed that Ambrose had no real great redeeming qualities.  I guess there were a lot of things that I was disappointed with, and I probably scored this book higher b/c I like Dessen.  

Though, there were a few things that I did like.  I thought her mom being a wedding planner was fun.  I thought her mom's relationship with her business partner was enjoyable as well as showed more diversity than other Dessen books had.  I thought Ben was a decent guy.  I liked that Louna, the main character, was going to college.  Sad though, that a character getting an education reaches the things I liked.  

To be honest there was a lot of disappointment in an already somewhat boring read.  If I didn't already have a love for Dessen's books I probably wouldn't have finished it.  I can say that I will not recommend this book.  I guess I learned that even your favorite authors have bad days/books.  It's a hard lesson to learn sometimes.   

Are you a Sarah Dessen fan?  What's your favorite book of hers? Am I far off your views of this book?  
  
Happy Young Adult Contemporary Lit Reading! 


Once and For All by Sarah Dessen
Rating: 3/5 stars
Best For: 14-18 year olds, high school and up
Worth a Check Out: If you like contemporary lit
Buy It or Not: Not
Sex/Violence/Language: Sex is mentioned but little detail.  Violence is referred to. Some language in context.
Read Aloud: No
Lesson Ideas: Honestly, I wouldn't use this for any lessons. 

Oddly Normal Book 3 gets 3.5 Stars {middle grade fiction, graphic novel}

"Belief itself can be a powerful tool."

"With belief and desire you can change the face of the world."

Oddly Normal Book 3 by Otis Fampton is full of some gem quotes, colorful and fun illustrations, and a series that leaves you wanting more.

I give Oddly Normal Book 3 3.5 out of 5 stars.  I liked the overall concept of having the desire to do something and believing you can do it.  I love that the Oddly is finding out who she is and building her self esteem and confidence.  I love the colorful illustrations; I love that the illustrations truly enhance the story.

I didn't love how choppy the writing was.  I didn't love how much of the story line was dependent on knowing and remembering the first two books in the series.  I didn't love the major cliffhanger at the end; I feel ending a story with a cliffhanger is a lazy writing.  I felt the book was very action based with very little character development.

There were definitely things I didn't love, but there are aspects of the book that I think make this book really great for girls who don't like to read aka reluctant readers.  Oddly Normal is a fast read, with short text, and colorful pages.  Therefore, if a child wants to read this series (which you must definitely read in series order), even though I don't think the writing is as good as some other books, you let a child read it.  Being motivated to read a story is more important than the quality of the writing or the reading level of the book/reader.  Motivation is huge!  Do all you can to increase children's motivation to read.

Oddly Normal Book 3 is a fun fast fantasy read, and a great option for a reluctant reader in your life.

Happy Fast Fantasy Graphic Novel Reading! 


Oddly Normal Book 3 by Otis Frampton
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Best For: 9 - 13 year olds, 4th though 8th grade girls
Worth a Check Out: Yes, but read them in order!
Buy It or Not: If you have a girl fantasy fan then yes.
Read Aloud: Not a great read aloud b/c it's a graphic novel series.
Lesson Ideas: Believe in yourself



I received this book from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my review and honest opinion.  All of my thoughts, opinions, and words are my own.

Bessie, Queen of the Sky gets 4.5 Stars {picture book}

"Is this real?" "Did this really happen?"  I hear that statement at least once a day from my kids.  My daughter just yesterday asked about SpiderMan and the Ninja Turtles.  I of course had to tell her that they were not real but fictional (yes the librarian in me uses such terms with my young kids #imanerd), and she was slightly disappointed.  

After we read Bessie, Queen of the Sky by Andrea Doshi and Jimena Duran my daughter, and my son, immediately asked "Is this real?"  I loved being able to tell them that Bessie was a real girl that lived a long time ago and did amazing things.

The look in my children's eyes of awe and amazement with a touch of inspired was fantastic.  Since the day we read Bessie, Queen of the Sky by kids have mentioned more than a couple times  how you have to practice and work hard in life.  I adore how this book has taught them so many lessons.
 

Bessie, Queen of the Sky gets 4.5 out of 5 stars in my book review.

I absolutely love the many messages and lessons found in this story.  I love that Bessie was a real person that I learned a ton about.  I love that Bessie had a goal/desire as a child to be a pilot.  I love that she went against the norm and stuck with what she loved.  I love that she had to work incredibly hard, learn another language, and travel to a foreign country to accomplish her goal.  I love that she didn't give up.  I love that light and airy look of the pictures.  I love that they included facts and a picture of Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman; the historical touch takes this book over the top.  There are many things I loved about this book, and I am so glad my girls can read this book over and over again.

I did feel the wording in Bessie, Queen of the Sky was a little choppy at times, and a few aspects of the book that distracted from the book more than added.  For example the mosquitoes and the pink bird.  I completely understand why the mosquitoes and bird were added to support the negative thoughts she had as well as the positive thoughts or opportunities.  However, I feel they were a touch confusing at first and then overall didn't add much value.

This book wasn't perfect, but it is a really great picture that will inspire young girls to do and be whatever they want to be.  This book is fantastic; definitely go check this book out, or purchase it for a young girl in your life.

Kids self-esteem develops the most from 0-5 years old.  There are many things we can do (loving them, supporting their interests, encouraging and praising them are just a few examples) to help our child's self esteem grow and develop.  Reading this book is a great tool to help our children grow and develop.

I'm super excited that on Instagram you can have the chance to win a copy of this book.  Just follow me, @alohamoraopenabook, and wait for a post today.
  

Happy Inspiring Girl Power Picture Book reading! 

Bessie, Queen of the Sky by Andrea Doshi and Jimena Duran
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Best For: 4-10 year olds, preschool through 5th grade girls
Worth a Check Out: Yes!
Buy It or Not: Buy, especially if you have a girl.  So very inspiring.
Read Aloud: Yes.
Lesson Ideas: Goals, following your dreams, hard work, perseverance.



I received this book from Andrea Doshi and Jimena Duran, the authors, in exchange for my review and honest opinion.  All of my thoughts, opinions, and words are my own.

Camp Midnight gets 4 Stars {middle grade fiction, graphic novel, 5th-8th grade}

Witches, Werewolves, Ghosts, and more monsters can be found in this quick summer read for 5th to 8th grade girls.  

Camp Midnight by Steven T. Seagle is a great book for reluctant readers, aka girls that don't like to read, b/c its full of colorful pictures so it isn't intimidating, and it is a fast read so it'll boost her self confidence.  

With the girl being the main character and the narrator of this book it is a book definitely geared towards girls.  Boys are always welcome to read it, but girls will be able to relate to the character better.  

Kids that have divorced parents with step-parents this book may be a good read and a relatable character, or they can at least laugh at how bad Skye's situation is.  

Simple, fast, colorful, and a good message makes for a 4 out of 5 stars for this middle grade fiction graphic novel.   I enjoy the simple illustrations with the colored pages.  I thought  the way Skye's character grew was one of the most impactful parts of the book and appropriate for the age group this book is geared toward. I loved the messages of being true to your self, and being there for your friends.  

The only negative aspect of Camp Midnight I felt was the choppiness and sometimes the randomness of the story.  The story in general jumped around at times and aspects of the story came out of nowhere.  Overall, I felt the writing wasn't the best, but I did enjoy the story and for that reason is why I think it'd make a great read for a girl who needs to relate to Skye's family situation (a mean step-mom, or a step-mom they don't like), a girl who needs to be reminded she is great just the way she is, or for a girl who doesn't like to read.

Books based at a summer camp, even if it is a camp for monsters, makes for a pretty great Summer Reading book.  

Happy Fast 5th-8th Grade Summer Camp Graphic Novel Reading! 


Camp Midnight by Steven T. Seagle
Rating: 4/5 stars
Best For: 11 - 15 year olds, 5th though 8th grade girls
Worth a Check Out: Yes!
Buy It or Not: Buy, this summer if you have a girl who is not a fan of reading
Read Aloud: Not a great read aloud, but definitely has lit circle potential.
Lesson Ideas: Friendship, Be true to your self



I received this book from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my review and honest opinion.  All of my thoughts, opinions, and words are my own.

The Three Little Pigs gets 4 Stars {picture book}

The Three Little Pigs by Mara Alperin is a pretty great fairy tale adaptation of a classic.   This adaptation is well done.  

  
I give this adaptation 4 out of 5 stars in my book review.  It really is a fun story, and would make a great read loud for toddlers and older.  

In this Three Little Pigs adaptation the illustrations are fantastic and colorful.  The story is fun to read aloud with phrases like, "Hip Hip Hey," "Tra-la-la" and "Tip tip tap," and the length of the story is great for preschoolers.  

The only reason I didn't give the highest rating for this book is b/c the writing wasn't quite polished enough for my tastes.  The story was too clunky with many "One day," Then one day," "Then," and "Until" are just a few examples to show the unpolished form of the text.   
  

However, I still feel this fairy tale adaption would make a great purchase if you were looking for a good version of this classic fairy tale. 

I normally give you an Amzon book description  of the book, but I felt we all know the  story line of this classic well enough. ;)

Enjoy and happy classic fairy tale reading! 

  
I received this book from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my review and honest opinion.  All of my thoughts, opinions, and words are my own.

Help! The Wolf is Coming! gets 3.5 Stars {Picture Book}

I absolutely love interactive books.  Don't Push the Button has been a favorite of all of my kids; it is my favorite interactive book.  I highly suggest you own it.  That book was the turning point for my youngest child with reading and books.  After we read that book for a week or so my youngest child began to enjoy all books; she loves reading books now.  Interactive books are fantastic books for the squirmier kids, young ones, and those that don't enjoy books b/c it gets them involved in the fun of reading.  Interactive books are a way to "Raising Readers."  

Help! The Wolf is Coming! by Cedric Ramadier is an interactive board book.  I was hopeful to find another good interactive book. 

I give Help! The Wolf is Coming! 3.5 out of 5 stars in my book review.  There were things I liked about the book, and there were things that I felt should've been done better.  I liked that it was an interactive book and the concept about a wolf coming to get you is fun.  I felt the simplicity of the colors and the pictures a great idea for the young age group.  

However, there were a few things I felt could've been done a lot better.  I think the interactive parts, the whole point of the book, should've been done better.  I feel the interactive instructions were repetitive; there was a lot of "Quick turn the page!"  I felt besides turning a page the only other interactive aspects was to tilt or tip a page rather than any tapping, scratching, or much of anything else.  

All in all, Help! The Wolf is Coming! is just an okay interactive book in my opinion; though I'm a pretty tough grader. ;) My kids enjoy this book, but it is not as interactive fun as I'd like.  I would say this book is best for toddlers through kindergartners, and any kid who struggles to stay put.    

Amazon has the following review from School Library Journal: 

"PreS-Gr 1—This interactive board book enlists the help of readers to keep an approaching wolf at bay. As the beady-eyed lupine looms on the horizon, the minimal text instructs: "Quick! Turn the page." To further thwart the wolf's advance, readers are tasked with shaking, tipping, and turning the book. Brightly bold yellow and green backgrounds glow with fervor and anticipation. In a clever, circular twist, the topsy-turvy escapades continue after the last page is slammed shut, with an alert: "Phew! The wolf has gone. Are you sure? Quick! Flip the book and check." VERDICT Boisterous fun in the spirit of Hervé Tullet's Press Here (Chronicle, 2011) and Adam Lehrhaupt's Warning: Do Not Open This Book (S. & S., 2013)."

Are you an interactive book fan?  Any favorites?

Happy Wolf Attacking Interactive Book reading! 


I received this book from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my review and honest opinion.  All of my thoughts, opinions, and words are my own.

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics gets 4.5 Stars

I was pretty darn excited to finally get this book from the library.  I loved Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library; it earned a 5 star review for it's creative, fun, and witty storyline with great character development.  Plus, it was about children's literature and libraries; this previous elementary school librarian was a big fan.   

To be honest, I wasn't expecting a sequel.  I probably should've because the first one was so good; of course they'd want to keep the fun going.  When I finally got a copy of the second book, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Chris Grabenstein, to read I flew through the book enjoying the fun hover boards to browse the shelves, and all of the other cool stuff in Mr. Lemoncello's library.  I mean what patron and librarian wouldn't like a hover board that tracks your heart rate to know what books to bring you to?!  It just sounds super cool; can that really be invented?  I love library technology! #nerd

For the sequel, Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics, I gave this book 4.5 out of 5 stars in my review.  This book has puzzles and fun, and the same fun characters and storyline idea of sort.  I felt this middle grade fiction book wasn't predictable; there were parts of the story that I should've seen coming, but instead I was completely immersed in enjoying the story.

This book is great for 4th though 7th grade boys and girls alike.  I think bookworms, puzzle/riddle fans, and competitors will enjoy this completely clean and relatable read.  Now, you don't have to read the book in order, but it will make a lot more sense if you do.  

The only reason this book lost half a star is b/c the story was definitely more plot based.  However, I think it would've been a stronger read and equal to the first book,  if it had more character development.  

Amazon has the following book review from School Library Journal.  I share this with you to give you a better idea of the story; and book description of sort.  

"After receiving a million requests from fellow book lovers, billionaire game maker Luigi Lemoncello launches a Library Olympics open to kids all over the country to challenge the reigning literature-loving champions of Alexandria, OH. The sequel to Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Random, 2013) pits teams of four middle schoolers from seven different geographical regions against the reigning hometown favorites, led by Kyle Keeley. The games feature a duodecimalthon of 12 challenging library-related games, from solving Dewey-related rebus puzzles to identifying banned books, all taking place in the ultra-modern, technologically advanced Lemoncello Library. The grand prize is an all-expenses paid college scholarship, plus bragging rights. Before long, however, mysterious events threaten to jeopardize the Olympics and the library itself—books are disappearing from the shelves, and some groups or individuals may be to blame, as not everyone is a fan of the sparkling new library. Kyle and his teammates must band together with the rival teams to outwit those intent on bringing Lemoncello and the library down. Dewey Decimal aficionados, bibliophiles, and gamers will all find something to savor while trying to decipher the clues in this fast-paced sequel. At the end of the book, Grabenstein challenges kids to find quotes from banned books within the novel and to read the extensive list of titles mentioned throughout the story. VERDICT This is a successful blend of mystery, adventure, and suspense, with a sizable cast of characters, in a wholly satisfying sequel that easily stands alone."

Please tell me you've read the first Mr. Lemoncello's book?  If not, you have two great books to read.  They are both fast and fun reads that you might as well read together; two times more fun.  

Happy Bookworm Puzzle Loving Reading! 

As a librarian, this may have been my favorite quote in the book only b/c I preached this to the students at my high school library constantly. 

"Google can bring you back 100 million answers; the librarian can bring you back the right one."

May you always go to your librarian for the right answers. 


Did you read this book, what did you think of this book?  I always love to hear your thoughts/reviews. 

March Book Two gets 4.5 Stars {Graphic Novel} {Autobriography/Memoir}

I was lucky enough to get March Book Two by John Lewis from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my honest review.  I really loved March Book One, and I even gave it a rare 5 Star Review.  The third book in the trilogy, March Book Three, just came out in August of this year.  I can't wait to read that one.

I have learned more about the Civil Rights movement from this graphic novel series than I recall learning from my high school history classes.  Now, to be fair to my hs teachers, they probably taught a ton about the Civil Rights, but history class was never a favorite of mine. 

March Book Two gets 4.5 out of 5 Stars in my review.  It's a great book, a fast read, perfect for history lovers and reluctant readers.  I loved the information, perspective, and the feel of the book.  March Book Two definitely had a darker tone with more angst than March Book One, but the Civil Rights was heating up more, and there was more conflict throughout the book.

I found myself saying, "Wow!" several times throughout this book. I was shocked by the history and how people treated black people.  I was amazed by the bravery and the sacrifice of those who stayed non-violent throughout the movement.  I have new appreciation for how relentless the Freedom Riders were.

I loved this quote on page 108, "The fare was paid in blood, but the Freedom Rides stirred the national consciousness and awoke the hearts and minds of a generation."  This book, and the history shared was inspiring, and it makes me want to be willing to make the change.  

I have a few details that I felt could've been improved upon.  The illustrations were great, but I was confused the first little bit with the speech bubbles that were written so small and not clear.  I eventually learned that those bubbles were for you to know that the person was talking, but you don't need to know what they were saying.  That is the first time I remember seeing that occur in a graphic novel.  Since that concept is not done often I was confused and frustrated trying to read those bubbles.  Personally, I don't think those speech bubbles added anything to the story.  I would've removed them if I were the editor.

The only other aspect of the book that I felt was less than stellar is the amount that was covered.  This book felt far more intimate and less character development compared to the first book. This second book seemed to include a lot of history and information and less characterization.  

High school History and English teachers should seriously consider including this series in their classroom studies.  Boys and girls alike as well as readers and those that don't like to read will enjoy and learn from this book series.  Book two has more violence than the first book, but it is all in context with the history.  

March Book Two is an all around great book and series.  You should most definitely go check this series out.

Amazon has the following book review from School Library Journal:

"Up-In this second volume, representative Lewis continues describing his experiences with the civil rights movement. As in the first book, Lewis attends Barack Obama's inauguration, flashing back to his life as a young man taking part in the fight that would make it possible for America to eventually elect its first black president. Lewis lays out his involvement with sit-ins and the freedom rides, as well as becoming chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and speaking at the March on Washington in 1963, where he urged the crowd to "complete the revolution." Graphic in every sense of the word, this memoir puts a human face on a struggle that many students will primarily know from textbooks. Lewis makes it clear that the movement was far from a uniform entity, with disagreements cropping up, some small, such as differing opinions about the wording in speeches, others more serious, including whether to respond to resistance passively or with violence. Visually stunning, the black-and-white illustrations convey the emotions of this turbulent time, from Lewis's fear and pain while in prison to Governor George Wallace's sneering indifference during his "Segregation forever" speech. Powell's use of light and dark is masterly, and the contrast between the joy of Obama's inauguration and the obstacles faced back in the 1960s is effective. This insider's view of the civil rights movement should be required reading for young and old; not to be missed."
    

Have you read this series yet?  I'd love to hear your thoughts. 

Are you a history nerd?  If you like history you most definitely need to go check this book out. 


Happy Autobiographical/Memoir Graphic Novel Reading! 


I received this book for Myrick Marketing in exchange for my honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are completely my own.