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Phelan, Matt

The Storm in the Barn

203 pp. | Candlewick | September, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-3618-0 $24.99
(1) 4-6 Phelan's graphic novel brings 1937 drought-wracked Kansas to life, adding a supernatural twist. While exploring an abandoned barn, eleven-year-old Jack encounters a mysterious, threatening figure. Phelan's minimalist text complements masterful panel pacing. His stunning palette of sepias, dusty browns, and charcoal grays perfectly evokes the desolate landscapes of the Dust Bowl and makes the occasional pop of color that much more striking.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2009

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