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A quick read, this graphic novel does an amazing job outlining the complexities and horror of Hurricane Katrina. Don Brown did an astounding job writing and illustrating the events leading up to the disaster, the struggle for life and safety during the hurricane and flooding, and the chaotic aftermath. Not one to shy away from making it a clear cut disaster, Brown illustrates the screw ups, the loss of life, and the government miscommunication that helped ensure the death of more people than nec
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This is a wondeful grpahic novel. Brown has avoided being preachy, sentimental and judgemental and let the facts and artwork, speak for themselves.
I definitely agree with other reviewers that this is an important book that calls significant questions to light. The format added to the tragic story with illustrations that expressed many times what words could say. I could see it being used as a tool in a classroom, but not sure that I would necessarily put it in the hands of my students without context and opportunity for discussion.
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Dread and despair permeate this nonfiction account of one of the most horrific natural disasters in United States history: Hurricane Katrina, August 2005. Told in a graphic novel format, the art is so striking that bloggers for The Horn Book spotlighted it on Calling Caldecott. Although there are images of rescue and resilience, what struck me most were ones of devastation: crude oil spewing into flood water, looting (including by police), martial law among sho ...more
Dread and despair permeate this nonfiction account of one of the most horrific natural disasters in United States history: Hurricane Katrina, August 2005. Told in a graphic novel format, the art is so striking that bloggers for The Horn Book spotlighted it on Calling Caldecott. Although there are images of rescue and resilience, what struck me most were ones of devastation: crude oil spewing into flood water, looting (including by police), martial law among sho ...more
I've never seen such lyrical pictures of people drowning.
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Amazing and sad.
Evocative art that brings back the real-life images from 2005 coupled with text that is concise almost to a fault, this graphic novel is almost documentary in nature. Don Brown manages to capture the horror of Hurricane Katrina in both his artwork and text, both of which could stand alone. The list of sources and bibliography that is included at the end of the book gives the lends to the documentary nature. Will definitely recommend!
This intense and emotional graphic novel really resonated with me. Don Brown does such a great job of detailing the events and missteps of the storm in a clear, succinct way that allows the reader to feel the weight of the numbers affected. The source notes are detailed and extensive. This excellent resource is poignant, horrifying, and powerful.
Washed out colors and cloudy storm are breathtaking. Sketchy figures without obvious race were a perfect choice. Even the animals are striking. The heat and horror are perfectly portrayed. Then you read the facts and your heart breaks. No judgments are made but it is obvious how poorly everything was handled.
I really like the writing style as well as the visuals. It was told in a very matter of fact style. It was compelling and interesting. the art work was beautiful and
Sep 15, 2015
Melissa Josef
marked it as to-read
Oct 08, 2016
Jennifer Ochoa
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it was amazing
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