The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling is a classic. Everyone should read the classics. However, there are many classics that are wordy, and a good group of people just don't enjoy reading them. Enter graphic novels and mangas, aka books in comic format. Mangas and graphic novel adaptations of the classic books is a great way for anyone, reluctant readers, busy moms, or high school students, to read this classic story. This manga version of The Jungle Book is a great way to get the story, and it helps those with reading challenges to understand and comprehend the story better. The Jungle Book gets 4 out of 5 stars. This classic is fun to read, but the story, with the short stories included, are good stories. However, this manga version of a classic is a bit choppier than I would like. I personally wouldn't pick this book for the first classic manga story for a reluctant reader. I would start with either Great Expectations or The Scarlet Letterfirst b/c it's an easier and more fluid story. However, if a student needs to read a classic book, and there is a graphic novel or manga version of that book, then a child that doesn't like reading, struggles to read, or has a learning disability would greatly benefit from reading the manga/graphic novel version of that book.
Happy Classic Literature Manga Reading!Fun fast read of this classic story. The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Adaptation by Crystal S. Chan Rating: 4/5 stars Best For: 14+ year olds, 9th grade and up. Worth a Check Out: Yes. Buy It or Not: No. Unless you love the classic. Read Aloud: No. Lesson Ideas: Classic Literature. Animals. British ruled India. Short stories. 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.
Manga Classics is doing it right. The Scarlet Letter is the second Manga Classic book (Great Expectationswas first), and I enjoyed re-reading this classic book in a much easier format. I love how fast and easy to read these Manga Classics adaptations are. They are perfect for reluctant readers, those that don't like to read, those that struggle reading the classic literature, ESL students in high school that are still learning the language, and anyone wanting to try classic literature in a different format. These books are great; I'm a fan! This Manga Classics adaptation of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne gets 4 out of 5 Stars in my book review. I clearly liked this book. I liked the adaptation and felt it stayed true to the original story including the themes and the feelings of the book. I liked the illustrations as well; I felt the consistent black and white illustrations except for the stark red/scarlet A on Hester was perfect and so well done. There were a few aspects of the text that were confusing and the illustrations that were a bit odd and/or creepy to me. At times the story, which can be a little confusing, seem to jump a bit, and the beginning with Hawthorne finding the manuscript seemed unnecessary. In regards to the illustrations, I realize they were done to depict more depth to the characters and to aide in the deeper themes, but at times the pictures came across as creepy or even little Pearl for example being far too extreme or even frightening with her mood swings. All in all, this graphic novel is a great alternative and supplement to Hawthorne's classic story, The Scarlet Letter that kids 7th grade and up will enjoy and benefit from. If you have a kid who has to read this book for a school assignment, but your child struggles to read then give this adaptation a read. Just for extra reasoning to the awesomeness of this book, Amazon has the following book review from School Library Journal: "In 17th-century Puritan Boston, acts deemed a sin were severely punished. For the crime of adultery, Hester must bear her shame upon her chest in the form of a scarlet A. Even when society denounces her and her daughter, she holds her head high and refuses to reveal the name of her child's father. It is her husband who eventually discerns the truth, and by causing Reverend Dimmesdale's guilt to fester, he poisons his own heart. Visually, this manga adaptation of the classic is stunning. Hawthorne's text translates to this format perfectly, and readers will be able to infer the characters' internal struggles from this emotive art. Manga rarely has color, yet here, among these theatrical screentones, the letter A glares back in accusatory crimson. Close-ups of this crest best exemplify the finely detailed line art found throughout. Hester's principles, acknowledgment of her sin, and ability to endure the judgment and hypocrisy of others is worthy of admiration. Even in this more modernized narrative, the spirit of Hawthorne's eloquent language remains. VERDICT Thanks to this faithful and accessible adaptation, this classic's tale of love, sin, and the strength of a single mother will reach a whole new audience." Give these Manga Classics a go; they are pretty awesome! Happy Classic Literature Reading Done far Easier and Faster! I received this book from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my honest review and opinion of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I am going to start with the fact that I am not a huge Charles Dickens fan; he's just a bit wordy for me. However, this Manga Classic version of Great Expectationsis pretty darn great and solves my problem with Dickens wordiness problem. This book is a manga, but it is similar to a graphic novel which is why I listed both in the title of the post. A graphic novel looks like a comic book with the words and pictures telling the story. Graphic novels can be any length, unlike comic books which are usually no longer than 30 pages. A manga is the Japanese format for a comic or graphic novel. The book is read right to left rather than the typical left to right American reading format. Therefore, the cover of the book is at, what we would normally consider, the back of the book. Manga books are also always black and white pictures except for the cover picture, and the characters are often associated with large eyes. Reading a graphic novel is a different reading experience compared to a normal novel b/c it is a verbal and a visual reading experience. I think every person should read at least a couple graphic novels and mangas. Reading a manga is even more tiring on the brain for a new manga reader b/c you have to think more about where to read and how to turn the page. I give this Manga Classic-Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and Edited by Crystal Chan a rating of 4 out of 5 stars in my book review. I felt this was a great adaptation of the original story, but if you have never read the original novel you won't feel like you are missing out on much at all. Reading an English story in a Japanese artistic style was a little challenging at first. However, I was surprised it didn't take me long to get comfortable and accept that this Japanese manga fit this classic English story. Overall, the artist did a great job. I feel the story flowed well and smooth. There were only a couple of times where I felt the story was rushed and I had to reread to make sure I understood what was going on. Overall, the adaption was well done. However, the story being rushed in a few spots, and the one typo I found were the main reasons for the less than perfect rating. Graphic Novels and mangas are great for reluctant readers aka for kids and adults that don't love to read.. They are a quick book and a fast read. I also love reading a graphic novel or manga for classic books or books I've read before. The different format is fun and enlightening, in a different way, to read.
All in all, if you are wanting to catch up on some of your classic literature reads try giving this manga adaptation a read. Amazon had the following book description: "Great Expectations has it all: romance, mystery, comedy, and unforgettable characters woven through a gripping rags-to-riches tale. Naive Pip, creepy Miss Haversham, beautifully cold Estella, terrifying Abel Magwitch, and the rest of Dicken’s fantastic cast are perfectly envisioned in this new adaptation in this 300-plus page volume featuring artwork by artist Nokman Poon. Manga Classics editions feature classic stories, faithfully adapted and illustrated in manga style, and available in both hardcover and softcover editions. Proudly presented by UDON Entertainment and Morpheus Publishing." Happy Classic Great Expectations Manga Style Reading! Have you ever read a manga? What about a graphic novel? Do you like them? I received this book from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All words and thoughts are completely my own.
