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Resistance (Resistance #1)
Fighting on a secret front of World War II
Paul and Marie’s bucolic French country town is almost untouched by the ravages of WWII, but the siblings still live in the shadow of war. Their father is a Prisoner of War, kept hostage by the Germans. When their friend Henri’s parents disappear and Henri goes into hiding because of his Jewish ancestry, Paul and Marie realize
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
April 27th 2010
by First Second
(first published 2010)
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Resistance Book I by Carla Jabloski and Leland Purvis is a graphic novel about the life of Paul Tessier and how World War II has affected him and his family. He lives in a small French village and since his father was being held as a prisoner by the German army, Paul must take responsibility and take charge of the house until his father is released. Paul Tessier has more to worry about as well. He has to worry about his best friend, Henri Levy. Paul Tessier worries about him because he is Jewish...more
Resistance is an excellent trio of graphic novels about one French family during World War II, living in the "free" part of France during German occupation. There is the artist son who is in his early teens, the social daughter in her late teens, and the isolated prepubescent daughter, along with their mom and aunt. Their absent POW dad impacts their dynamics.
Over the course of the three books, Resistance, Defiance, and Victory, each member of the family goes from mildly resentful to fully and d...more
Over the course of the three books, Resistance, Defiance, and Victory, each member of the family goes from mildly resentful to fully and d...more
Resistance, which is a graphic novel, really captured the perspective of the resistance and how it worked in the holocaust. I have never read a graphic novel before, but I liked it. I read the book Resistance. It was about a non-Jewish boy named Paul and a Jewish boy named Henri that are best friends. One day Henri finds out that his parents have gone missing. Paul then puts Henri into hiding because they both know that Henri’s life is at stake. While Henri is hiding Paul and his sister Marie j...more
Resistance is the first graphic novel in a trilogy about young resistance workers in southern France during the Nazi occupation of their country. These graphic novels for young adults are a collaboration of Carla Jablonski, noted children’s author, and Leland Purvis, artist and writer of comic books.
At the beginning of the story, Jablonski has included an explanation about how France was divided between the occupied northern half and the so-called free southern half after it signed an armistice...more
At the beginning of the story, Jablonski has included an explanation about how France was divided between the occupied northern half and the so-called free southern half after it signed an armistice...more
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I'm a huge history-WWII-Holocaust buff, so when I saw this at a Scholastic Warehouse sale, I knew I had to have it. However, I'm not big on graphic novels because I've never been into comic books, so this was a first for me. Overall, I thought this would be perfect for some of the kids that I had last year in 6th grade when I taught about WWII and the Holocaust.
Resistance is a graphic novel about a brother and a sister (and their family) who took over a hotel in the 'free' part of France after t...more
Resistance is a graphic novel about a brother and a sister (and their family) who took over a hotel in the 'free' part of France after t...more
Reason for Reading: This is a Cybils '10 nominee and required reading for me as a graphic novels panelist.
The book starts with a one-page non-fiction narrative that places our story in history. We are told how France was invaded, occupied, surrendered and the results of this. The graphic story focuses on a French family living in Vichy, the 'free' part of France, a mother, two daughters and a son, the father is off fighting in the war and no word has been heard since France's surrender. One by o...more
The book starts with a one-page non-fiction narrative that places our story in history. We are told how France was invaded, occupied, surrendered and the results of this. The graphic story focuses on a French family living in Vichy, the 'free' part of France, a mother, two daughters and a son, the father is off fighting in the war and no word has been heard since France's surrender. One by o...more
The story of the book is not terribly challenging or daring, with heroic characters all doing the right thing and surviving without terrible consequence. It eventually builds to a simple plot with some tension and suspense, and that moves respectably. But the characters face no moral questions of consequence, no difficulties or hard decisions. And this becomes inexcusable in the author's afterword, where she very carefully describes the hard choices members of the French Resistance had to make,...more
Resistance, the first in a new trilogy of graphic novels about the French Resistance during World War II is a worthy addition not only to graphic novel collections but also to the wealth of Holocaust literature for children and teens.
The author opens the story by providing some necessary historical background on the Nazi innovation of France in 1940 and the subsequent division of the country into Occupied France, run directly by the Nazis, and "Free France," run by the Vichy government, who coll...more
The author opens the story by providing some necessary historical background on the Nazi innovation of France in 1940 and the subsequent division of the country into Occupied France, run directly by the Nazis, and "Free France," run by the Vichy government, who coll...more
The beginning of this graphic novel was a little unclear, since there was no intentional introduction to the characters and their relationships. However, by about 15 page in, I'd figured things out.
As a graphic novel, the style of call-out figures in cream and black pencil mixed in with the colored panels is an incredibly powerful choice for this kind of story. The more raw pencil panels are so emotional already, but the lack of color heightens that awareness all the more. The story, one of a Ch...more
As a graphic novel, the style of call-out figures in cream and black pencil mixed in with the colored panels is an incredibly powerful choice for this kind of story. The more raw pencil panels are so emotional already, but the lack of color heightens that awareness all the more. The story, one of a Ch...more
Resistance kicks off a trilogy of graphic novels about life in France during the German occupation in World War II. Paul and Marie are a young pair of siblings still trying to make sense of the war and the division of France. They currently live in the "free" part of France and haven't yet seen much of the war. Things quickly begin to change, however. The Germans have come to town and are beginning to round up civilians. Among those to go are the parents of Paul and Marie's friend, Henri. Henri...more
My book was a graphic novel. It is interesting a graphic novel because there is a picture for everything that happens. This book is about a boy in France, Paul, during World War II whose friend Henri is Jewish and Henri’s family is taken away by the Nazis. Paul and his sister go on an adventure and try to reunite Henri with his family. One thing I liked about the book is that the main characters were kids. I felt like I could relate to them. One thing the authors did well is that they told the s...more
I think this novel provides a good basic overview of the beginnings of the French resistance movement and war-time France in the Vichy region. The illustrations are very nicely-done -- the characters look distinctively European, which adds authenticity. The central plot of helping their friend find his way to his Jewish parents hiding in Paris was a bit far-fetched at times but, overall, it was plausible and engaging to the reader. The author has included a number of plot points that can be foll...more
I did not have a very good history education, so much that I know about history has come from historical fiction; so, I love when a book comes out about something in history I don't know about so I can learn more. This graphic novel is just that- a story about a resistance during WWII that I didn't know about. It not only had a good story about Paul and Marie, siblings whose father is a POW, and Henri, Paul's Jewish best friend who live in a part of France which hasn't yet been touched too much...more
A stunning cover that promises more than the book delivers. The cover makes it look like this is going to be an action-oriented story, with the kids taking direct action against the Nazi occupiers. The actual story is much quieter, though the form the kids' resistance takes is just as necessary as a violent struggle (and in some ways is probably more effective).
There are some great illustrations obliquely showing some of the more horrific aspects of WWII, and I really like the style where occasi...more
There are some great illustrations obliquely showing some of the more horrific aspects of WWII, and I really like the style where occasi...more
A children's graphic novel, part one of a trilogy, begins with kids living a small town in free France during WWII. Kids are playing around a fountain and discussing who is Jewish and what they hear about Jews. Two children hide a friend whose parents are missing and later discover their parents are working for the Resistance. Travel to Occupied Paris to smuggle information in and to find the boy's parents ensue. What disturbed me about this book was the lack of insight about the use of dialog a...more
First of all, I think this is misplaced in YA fiction. I might even send it in to be switched. The characters look really young, and the simplistic introduction to the struggles of World War II seem much better suited to a J audience than a YA. (That's why it's on both shelves for the time being.)
Anyway, I think my problem with this is that it feels contrived. Like, someone decided that someone should write a book about the resistance to the Nazis during World War II for children, rather than th...more
Anyway, I think my problem with this is that it feels contrived. Like, someone decided that someone should write a book about the resistance to the Nazis during World War II for children, rather than th...more
I think this is a great way to illustrate (literally!) the different levels of resistance against oppression. This graphic novel shows how children could have made a difference during Nazi occupation of France during WWII.
One note - I'd consider this a much higher reading level than many graphic novels, not necessarily because of the content, but because there are so many characters to keep track of, especially right at the beginning, and at the start, much is left unsaid. You have to reread a...more
One note - I'd consider this a much higher reading level than many graphic novels, not necessarily because of the content, but because there are so many characters to keep track of, especially right at the beginning, and at the start, much is left unsaid. You have to reread a...more
I HATE HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think it is boring, and there is no way to relate to it. I checked out this book because I thought it was about an annoying kid, because of the cover, and also the title. The book was confusing at first, but then it was starting to become interesting, I couldn't put it down. It was really sad too, because of how the Jewish were mistreated, and how a small boy risked his life for that. It was an AWESOME book, and i cant wait to read the second one. (i...more
Paul and Marie Tessier live in a small village in southern France during World War II. While not officially occupied by Germany, Germans are all around them. They worry for their Jewish friend Henri. Then Henri’s parents go missing while he is away from home, and Paul and Marie find themselves hiding their friend while becoming a small part of the French Resistance.
Resistance, Book 1 by Carla Jablonski and Leland Purvis is the first in a series of three graphic novels for young adults. It does a...more
Resistance, Book 1 by Carla Jablonski and Leland Purvis is the first in a series of three graphic novels for young adults. It does a...more
I was a bit confused at the beginning as to who was who but eventually it all sorted itself out. This is a solid WWII story with suspense and interesting characters. I especially like the main character's drawings that reveal either other character's inner thoughts or what the main character thinks those inner thoughts are. It is a nice conceit. This is apparently the first of a series. I will definitely read the follow-up books to find out where the Resistance takes these characters next.
The story is OK--French children joining the resistance against the Nazis in order to save a friend. But the images are pretty incredible. The main boy is constantly drawing in a sketchbook, and as they roll through the French countryside on a train, he captures everything he sees: Jews and others being packed into rail cars, a couple being forced out of their car at gunpoint, a man being shot right in front of him for being a spy. The way these scenes are drawn through his eyes is haunting.
This is the first in a trilogy of graphic novels about the French Resistance during WWII. Told from the perspective of young children who get involved with the Resistance movement, this story is a quick and compelling read aimed at a young adult audience, but enjoyable for older readers too. The artwork is very visually interesting and adds to the story, and the characters and plot are very believable. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
so much has been written about the war years and the evil of the germans...this takes a fresh look at the grey area in all of us and does a really good job of capturing the perspective of younger people. the small french village and some of its people are never quite sure who is on whose side or what might happen if they make a mistake in the daily choices they make in adjusting to the occupation. clean and clear art and story.
I give this book 5 stars because it is a good book and i always wanted to be in world war 2. Paul and Marie town is not very touched by World War 2. But when their Jewish friends parent are taken to pairs that is when all it begins they join the resistance and go to pairs but on the way their there horrified by what the see. One of the resistance member get detected and kill in frond of them. I think this is a good book and I recommend this book to 7th grade readers.
The first of three about a few younger people joining the Resistance movement in Vichy France to help their young Jewish friend find his parents who had disappeared suddenly. Well-drawn in color, lots of detail showing Jewish deportation, German soldiers and brutality as they travel around the country.
As one would expect with this subject I felt alot of dread as I read this book.
As one would expect with this subject I felt alot of dread as I read this book.
Meh… that was my reaction to Resistance. The book had potential to be a really poignant story, but just fell short. The characters were flat, the story felt slapped together, and it failed to draw me in as a reader. The best part of the book was the author’s note at the end. Perhaps the author should have opted for a more developed written novel versus a graphic novel.
I didn't always love the art style in this, but overall it was very good, and the additions of the black-and-white sketches made by one of the main characters was a cool, creative touch. The writing was excellent; the story catches your heart in such a way that pages fly, and you're surprised to find yourself at the end of the book. I can't wait to read the next one.
A nice little story touching on aspects of French resistance as well as "the French Resistance" during the Nazi-German occupation of France. The illustration was kinda confusing at times, as all the characters have similar facial features, but as for expression, Purvis did a good job.
If this is really just book one, then maybe they are just getting started with this.
If this is really just book one, then maybe they are just getting started with this.
Anything set in WWII era has so much potential to be moving and deep. Resistance tries but doesn't live up to that potential. Overall, it's mediocre. The characters are flat, only defined by a single trait, and aren't explored. The plot is simple and straightforward, almost to a fault. This is something to flip through when you're board, nothing more.
Dec 01, 2012
Ania
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
slis-5425,
1940s,
acceptance,
action,
based-on-true-stories,
coming-of-age,
death,
family,
friendship,
graphic-novels,
history,
loss,
love,
racism,
real-life,
self-esteem,
teen,
ya,
young-adult
Teachers, please add the Resistance trilogy to your resources while studying WWII!
The theme of this trilogy is very serious: WWII. There are many students very interested in the war and social history of conflicts. I think Jablonski and Purvis deserve our attention as they created a very interesting book for teens and keep questioning readers on ethical issues like war, sacrifice, humanity.
The theme of this trilogy is very serious: WWII. There are many students very interested in the war and social history of conflicts. I think Jablonski and Purvis deserve our attention as they created a very interesting book for teens and keep questioning readers on ethical issues like war, sacrifice, humanity.
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Carla Jablonski is the author and editor of dozens of best-selling books for teenage and middle-grade readers. She grew up in New York City, where she attended public schools and the Bronx High School of Science. She has a BA in anthropology from Vassar College and an MA from NYU's Gallatin School, an interdisciplinary program for which she combined playwriting, the history of gender issues in 19t...more
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