What is a graphic novel?

Guillain, Charlotte (author.). Lewis, Claire, (editor.). Beaumont, Holly, (editor.).

Summary:

Using examples from past and present, this book explains clearly what is meant by a graphic novel, then prompts children to create their own!

Contents:

Have you ever read a graphic novel?
What is a graphic novel?
Characters
Plot
Words and pictures
The tools of the trade
Making a graphic novel
Ligne Claire-style graphic novels
Comic book-style graphic novels
Other styles of graphic novel
Graphic nonfiction
Finding the right graphic novel for you
Take it further.

Item details

ISBN: 1406290033
ISBN: 9781406290035
ISBN: 9781410968333
ISBN: 1410968278
ISBN: 9781410968272
Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
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Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Heinemann Raintree, [2015]

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Have you ever read a graphic novel? What is a graphic novel? Characters Plot Words and pictures The tools of the trade Making a graphic novel Ligne Claire-style graphic novels Comic book-style graphic novels Other styles of graphic novel Graphic nonfiction Finding the right graphic novel for you Take it further.

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Children's nonfiction.

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