Gandhi

by YKids

A champion of the poor and lower classes, Mahatma Gandhi helped transform India into the democracy it is today. Young readers of this manga-style biography will learn about the key historical events during this time and how the peaceful efforts of one humble man affected enormous change. This book presents a time line of Gandhi’s life—from his roots in a middle-class family in India, to his law-school education in England, his experiences with discrimination, and his key role as a leader in the Indian independence movement. Young people will be engaged not only by the story but by the brilliant color images and comic-book format.  About the Great Figures in History Combining the exciting style of manga graphics with biography, history, and science, these dynamic accounts of great leaders are accessible and entertaining to today's children, as well as educational—each story is accompanied by a time line that puts the story's events in historical perspective. Visually stunning, this series is a beautiful illustration of important people and events, sure to hook young readers on history and the written word. Manga, one of the fastest growing segments of children's literature, is incredibly popular amongst school-age children and lends itself exceptionally well to the vivid stories in this series.

148 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

Reviews

[Kathy Chung · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is the story oh Mohandas Ghandhi in comic/manga form published for young readers.


in my opinion , this book is easy to understand as it is in comic form. Kids likes it. the sentences are short and concise
easy to understand..its a fun way to educate kids on historical figures.

am glad I found this book from bbw sale. hopefully I will managed to collect the whole set for my son.

[VC Gan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read of how Gandhi became one of the most respected leaders in history, and how his message of non violence defeated the British colonial government. Loving this graphic novel using manga comic approach, with vibrant, full colour images throughout.

[Latanya]

This graphic novel will appeal to upper elementary level children. Children will be attracted to the cartoon format of the novel, although the book deals with philosophical issues that are likely to normally be considered above the level of the average elementary student. Gandhi deals with very sophisticated topics and ends with the very graphic illustration depicting Gandhi’s murder. Very young children may have trouble distinguishing between fiction and reality since the book deals with a nonfiction topic, but is presented in a format that is usually reserved for comic books which are usually based on fictional events. Shelving this book in the biography section of the library will cause further confusion for children. This book is useful in teaching children about human and civil rights. Adults will need to spend time explaining the graphic novel format so that children understand that the illustrations are based on real events.