Brave (graphic novel)
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Author | Svetlana Chmakova |
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Genre | Graphic novel; fiction |
Publisher | Yen Press |
Publication date | May 2017 |
Media type | Print (Hardcover; paperback) |
Pages | 248 |
ISBN | 978-0-316-36318-1 |
Preceded by | Awkward |
Followed by | |
Website | svetlania |
Brave is a children's graphic novel written by Svetlana Chmakova. The book is set in the same Berrybrook Middle School as in her preceding Awkward, but follows a different character, Jensen, who had a minor role in Awkward. The next novel in the Berrybrook series, , will follow the character Jorge, who was introduced in Brave as Jensen's project partner. Olivia which is Jorge’s best friend is also introduced in the story. The fourth book in the series, features a short story featuring Jensen and his friends.
Plot summary[]
Jensen Graham is an art club member who is getting bullied and ignored by his friends daily, although he does not consider it bullying. When he joins the newspaper club due to tension in the art club, he reads out bullying handouts and starts to wonder if he is actually being bullied.
Reception and awards[]
Brave has received largely positive reviews by book critics. Good Comics for Kids, a blog hosted by School Library Journal called it "a surefire hit" with magnificent artwork.[1] Brave was later named as one of the School Library Journal's Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2017.[2] It was also nominated to the YALSA list of the Great Graphic Novels for Teens,[3] included on Amazon.com's list of Best Comics and Graphic Novels of 2017,[4] and ICv2's Top 10 Kids Graphic Novels of 2017.[5] Brigid Alverson named it one of her top 10 graphic novels for kids in 2017.[6]
Publication information[]
- Author: Svetlana Chmakova[7]
- Originally published: May 23, 2017
- Publisher: Yen Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group
References[]
- ^ Keller, Esther (13 November 2017). "Review: Brave". Good Comics for Kids [blog]. School Library Journal. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ "Top 10 Graphic Novels 2017". School Library Journal. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Great Graphic Novels for Teens Nominations". Young Adult Library Services Association. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ "Best comics and graphic novels of 2017". Amazon.com. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ Alverson, Brigid (2017-12-22). "Top 10 Kids Graphic Novels of 2017". ICv2. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
- ^ Alverson, Brigid (22 December 2017). "Top 10 Kids Graphic Novels of 2017". ICv2. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ Chmakova, Svetlana (23 May 2017). Brave (First ed.). New York: Yen Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. ISBN 978-0-316-36318-1.
External links[]
- Smith, Nick (26 June 2017). "Review: 'Brave' GN". ICv2. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- American graphic novels
- Berrybrook
- 2017 graphic novels
- American young adult novels
- Yen Press titles
- School-themed comics