Graphic novels are books that are a lot like comic books. Because of this format, many parents, teachers etc. consider it 'not really reading'. This is in my opinion, untrue. This format my be a different kind of literacy, but it is literacy nonetheless. Hollywood in their infinite wisdom (insert eyeroll here) has actually been ahead of the curve in seeing (pun intended) the potential in this medium. These are a great choice for a reluctant reader in your life and often become their primary choice in literature. Below is a list of graphic novels that began their life as novels and became popular movies.
Graphic novel films
Some films based on graphic novels, including some that might surprise you
Men in Black (1997)
Ghost World (2001)
From Hell (2001)
Road To Perdition (2002)
Constantine (2005)
A History of Violence (2005)
V for Vendetta (2006)
30 Days of Night (2007)
300 (2007)
Persepolis (2008)
Whiteout (2009)
Watchmen (2009)
SOURCE: www.rottentomatoes.com
If you are looking for graphic novels that are great reads and not necessarily movies, I recommend: Maus I & II and American Born Chinese. Also for old school gamers (or your kids!) Sonic the Hedgehog even has his own graphic novels, and surprisingly, they don't suck. This medium often has 'hero' type books, see Rapunzel's Revenge that appeal to many across age groups.
-Check one out, pick one up for your favorite 'reluctant reader'-
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