LITERATURE
Berne, Emma Carlson

What Are Graphic Novels?

(3) K-3 Name That Text Type! series. Fiction and Nonfiction offer concise, sophisticated introductions to subgenres, ranging from historical fiction to adventure and from biography to how-to. Graphic Novels defines the form for a novice and explains form-specific features like word bubbles. In all three, sample excerpts set against colorful, relevant stock photos effectively illustrate in-text descriptions of identifying features. Writing activities are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Name That Text Type! titles: What Are Graphic Novels?, What Are Fiction Genres?, and What Are Nonfiction Genres?.

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