Each week we will feature reviews of materials in the AAS library’s collection. Reviews are written by members of the AAS community.
This review is of a young adult graphic novel reviewed by Jessica Lind, Library Assistant.
This week’s reviews also include an ES Choose Your Own Adventure book.
Americus
Written by MK Reed; Illustrated by Jonathan Hill
Americus is a graphic novel that takes place in the small town of Americus, Oklahoma, a community that prides itself on its wholesome Christian values and patriotic spirit. The main character is Neil, a recent graduate of the eighth grade, son of a single mom, and best friend to Danny. Neil and Danny are both fans of a series of wildly popular fantasy books called the Chronicles of Apathea Ravenchilde, the Huntress Witch. When Danny’s mother catches him reading the most recent book in the series, a heated conversation ensues that not only results in Danny being sent to military school, but in his mother’s attempts to have the series banned from the community’s public library.
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