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nmfolkman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
4.0
Don't skip the backmatter!
scoutthepages's review
5.0
Review at https://pragmastery.com/2019/10/21/2019-book-overview-part-two/
thenextgenlibrarian's review
3.0
A diverse choice for the Bluebonnet books 2019-2020, but I felt some of the stories might be a bit much for 3rd graders. #weneeddiversebooks Overall I did enjoy it, but graphic novels aren’t my favorite by far.
thenextgenlib's review
3.0
A diverse choice for the Bluebonnet books 2019-2020, but I felt some of the stories might be a bit much for 3rd graders. #weneeddiversebooks Overall I did enjoy it, but graphic novels aren’t my favorite by far.
oliviak07's review
4.0
Given the size of Jaime Hernández's graphic novel, "The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America", one will mistakenly assume that it is simple and without depth. On the contrary, this mini collection of folktales from Latin America (and the notes on historical and cultural importance) are bountiful and lush.
The themes of perseverance and celebration are apparent not only in the outcomes of "The Dragon Slayer", "Martina Martinez and Perez the Mouse", and "Tup and the Ants", they also appear in the "Imagination and Tradition" introduction to the GN, as well as in the concluding notes on the author and contributors. Tradition and identity would not exist without storytelling, and Hernández, Campoy, and Flor Ada drive that point home both in how they chose stories that are sentimental to each of them, but also how they relate to the main characters and their morals. The illustrations and color use highlight something nostalgic and something optimistic simultaneously, and readers will enjoy each and every pattern, texture and hue.
I would like to see this GN included in book club discussions, both in libraries and in schools. Do you know these tales by a different name? How do they resonate with you? These questions, and many more, could lead to an enriching conversation whether you are 9 years old or 99 years old.
The themes of perseverance and celebration are apparent not only in the outcomes of "The Dragon Slayer", "Martina Martinez and Perez the Mouse", and "Tup and the Ants", they also appear in the "Imagination and Tradition" introduction to the GN, as well as in the concluding notes on the author and contributors. Tradition and identity would not exist without storytelling, and Hernández, Campoy, and Flor Ada drive that point home both in how they chose stories that are sentimental to each of them, but also how they relate to the main characters and their morals. The illustrations and color use highlight something nostalgic and something optimistic simultaneously, and readers will enjoy each and every pattern, texture and hue.
I would like to see this GN included in book club discussions, both in libraries and in schools. Do you know these tales by a different name? How do they resonate with you? These questions, and many more, could lead to an enriching conversation whether you are 9 years old or 99 years old.
mslibrarynerd's review
4.0
Good illustrations, interesting. Too short and has a focus of adult marriages, which is a little off for the audience.
rookdigoo's review
4.0
Super cute illustrations, fun choice of traditional tales - I only wish it had been larger collection!
mekeisha's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
robinks's review against another edition
4.0
More more more! I loved all 3 of the folktales in this book. The illustrations were so cute too!
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