... is the simplified history of the graphic novel. Newspapers were the reason for the initial comic strips to become popular in the 19th century. From there entire magazines for comics and superhero stories were made. Then these became book-length collections of previously published comics. Many historians say that the first actual graphic novel was A Contract with God ... to read stories of coming of age because they are relatable and help you see things from other perspectives. I would recommend this book specifically for 9th-12th grade. The book contains ideas that may be inappropriate ...

• Word Count: 1310
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

After completely forgetting having read this book in high school, I settled down to start again. Little did I know this time around that I wouldn't be able to put the book down. Partially just because the book itself ... to disguise himself in his old civilian clothes. Paul finds himself unable to identify with anyone around him. Father seems to be asking these ridiculous questions that are just unanswerable and almost dangerous to answer. These civilians he finds himself dealing with have no clue. "They have worries, aims, desires, that I cannot comprehend I find I do not belong ... that h...

• Word Count: 1530
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School