OWLY -Andy Runton

Owly was a new experience for me as I had never once read a graphic novel. This story about friendship and how it goes beyond appearance encourages anyone who reads to accept differences and encourage change. Though this book is different from many others because of a lack in text, the pictures, expressions, symbols, etc. provide the reader with a new way to approach the story.

This book would be a great addition to the classroom because of the diversity that it brings to common classroom genres. Through implementing graphic novels, students are exposed to the different kinds of literature that don't necessarily fit the norm for a must read. This story could also be used in discussing with students the many differences that people have and the depth of friendship, despite appearance.

Graphic Novel