As a result, I couldn’t help bu think that this was a perfect transitional book – if a young reader is well versed in graphic novels, it’s a great book for adding in a little more prose and extending that concentration window and for those that read prose almost exclusively, it’s a gentle introduction to the info-packed world of visual mediums. The panels were laid out in an easy to follow manner, and even when events took place in the gutter, it was always clear what was going and who was the subject of the action. I loved how vivid the illustrations were, with simple lines and block colours. My take away at the end was not that popular or ‘less intellectual’ kids only read graphic novels, and that the heady types read ‘real books’, but rather that any medium is perfect for telling any story and reaching any reader. Not only did this highlight Katie’s ability to relate with others and Emmie’s highly introverted nature, but it also played subtly on the stereotypes surrounding readers. I adored everything about it – from the artwork to the prose, to the characters and the events, it created a beautifully believable journey that can be enjoyed by young readers and adults alike.Īt first I was a little thrown by the fact that Katie’s portion of the book were in comics format while Emmie’s were I’m traditional prose, but this really worked to create an enhanced mood for both characters.
Invisible Emmie is, by far, my favourite middle school read of the year. Then Emmie’s very private, very embarrassing scribbles fall into the wrong hands. What both girls do have in common are their strong feelings for the same boy, Tyler Ross. This debut novel from US cartoonist Terri Libenson follows two girls who could not seem more different: shy, observant, wallflower Emmie and loud, popular, cheery Katie. Themes: Friendship, Family, Middle School, Crushes, Individuality
Genre: Comics, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade Fiction, Children’s Fiction Quirky, insightful, and deeply intuitive this one transported me straight back to middle school, my first crush, and the crazy journey that comes with learning to feel comfortable in your own skin. Today I’m back at it with a review for the fantastic Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson.
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