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The Planet of Okidians
The Planet of Okidians
Reviewed by: Heidi Whelan - McArthur Public Library, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: October 13, 2015
Review
This graphic novel doesn't reflect the charm and philosophical musings of the original Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It's not helped that this version of The Little Prince is based on an animated series of the same title. That being said, this isn't a bad graphic novel. It's just that I can't help but compare this to the original masterpiece. This version teaches a lesson but is somewhat didactic in it's approach. The illustrations are colorful and bold and I can see many young adventure readers liking this graphic novel. So, although I wish it had more charm and finesse, it would make a good classroom addition for grades 1-4. It's part of a series called The Little Prince.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Gonnard, Christel
Illustrator: Fayolle, Diane
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Graphic Universe
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre: graphic novel
Audience: grades k-3,grades 4-6
Binding Type: library binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780761387718
Price: 26.60