7/8/2023 0 Comments Graphic novel displacement![]() This review was made possible with an advanced reader copy from the publisher through Net Galley. However, for those young readers who have knowledge about WWII, there is nothing in this novel that would make it inappropriate for them. Younger elementary audiences have probably not gotten into World War II in their course of study, so they may lack the background knowledge to contextualize this novel. Character's clothing have the pop of color to contrast with the brown backgrounds, drawing the eye in to them on the page.įirst Second rates this book for ages 12-18, and that seems appropriate. Although protagonist Kiku is a high schooler in this story, I believe this book is appropriate for MG readers and seems to be aimed at them (although YA readers will enjoy the book as well). The present has a teal palette, and occasionally the two are mixed together. Displacement by Kiku Hughes In this 2019 time travel graphic novel, Kiku finds herself sent back in time to a World War II Japanese internment camp. For MMGM and IMWAYR, I am wholeheartedly recommending the graphic novel Displacement by Kiku Hughes. ![]() The past has a brown palette, referencing the dust of the camps and the dust that precedes displacement. Hughes' illustrations are simple and clean, and beautifully colored. ![]()
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