What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *The story starts with Julian who was a character from Palacio's first novel Wonder. He has a school assignment and reaches out to his grandmother for assistance.
2. *His grandmother is more than willing to assist with the school project. She is going to take him "back" to her childhood and share a most personal story.
3. *As a young Jewish girl, Sara (Julian's grandmother) was at risk when the Nazi's invaded her town.
4. *She found refuge in an old barn of a boy in her class. She and her classmates had not been very kind to this young boy.
5. *Sara spent over a year hiding in this barn, getting to know a new friend, and learning the true meaning of kindness.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *I am kicking myself for waiting so long to experience this graphic novel.
2. *The enjoyment level was a solid #10 and was engaging from the start to the very last page.
3. *The concept of going back in time and telling the story of Julian's grandmother was unique, fresh, and important.
4. *The format, graphic novel, was pitch-perfect and I was completely absorbed by both the text and the illustrations.
5. *The message of kindness, generosity, and friendship was beautifully written about and I know readers will gain so much from the story.
Who Should Read It:
I would say EVERYONE. I think readers in grades three through six would be the best audience for the story. If you know of a reader who LOVED Wonder, then you need to tell them about this graphic novel. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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