Around the World
Written and illustrated by Matt Phelan
Publisher
Candlewick
Imprint
Candlewick
ISBN
Written and illustrated by Matt Phelan
9780763636197
Awards and Honors Booklist 2011 Editors' Choice, Books for Youth, Fiction, Young Readers; Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of 2011; SLJ Best Books of 2011, Nonfiction; SLJs Top 10 2011: Graphic Novels; Booklist Lasting Connections of 2012, Nonfiction; Booklist Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth: 2012; BCCB 2011 Blue Ribbon, Nonfiction; 2012 CCBC ChoicesAround the World
Out of stock
SKU
9780763636197J
Three adventurers circle the globe: Thomas Stevens on a bicycle in 1884, Nellie Bly in a race against time in 1889, and Joshua Slocum alone in his sloop in 1895. Full-color illustrations done in pencil, ink, gouache, and watercolor.
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Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
Graphic Novels Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
Book-length narratives presented in comic book style, graphic novels foster both visual and verbal comprehension skills while exposing readers to interesting dialogue and satire, as well as affirming diversity. JLG's selection of these unique books, some of them only published in softcover, are ideal for attracting reluctant readers and introducing them to literature they might not encounter otherwise. You may find that the 14 books in this category will turn your reluctant readers into eager readers.
14 books per Year
$293.02 per Year
Interests
Diversity, ESL, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers, Transitional Readers, Funny/Humorous