Graphic Novels

Graphic novels can be enjoyed by a wide range of readers.Graphic novels are not just for unmotivated or reluctant readers. Graphic novels are not just for kids, there are graphic novels that are written for adults.  Graphic novels combine text and illustration to convey the story (fiction) or information (nonfiction) similar to pictures books for young readers. However, graphic novels differ from picture books in their complexity. Parts of graphic novel include the cover and the inside pages. The inside pages consist of a variety of elements. Panels, squares or rectangles contain a single scene.Gutters are the spaces between panels. Dialog balloons contain communication between characters. Thought balloons contain character thoughts. Captions contain information about a scene or character. Sound effects visual sound clues,onomatopoeia, like Sizzle, Pow, Ring, Splash .Graphic novels are for all readers.