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Great Graphic Novels > The Shadow Hero

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message 1: by Julie (new)

Julie | 26 comments More than anything, I enjoyed Yang's explanation of the origin of his idea at the end. The development of the Asian American superhero was a topic I knew nothing about before now.

However, I tried handing it to my 13 year old who usually likes action, adventures AND graphic novels, and it did not appeal.... What did you think?


message 2: by Jenni (new)

Jenni Frencham (jennifrencham) I have to agree with your teen's assessment. The story seems to be a lot more cultural/historical than superhero-based. I liked it, especially since it includes an Asian superhero, but it didn't have the excitement of a standard graphic novel.


message 3: by Sarah Mae (new)

Sarah Mae (sarahmae) I loved it but I love pretty much anything by Gene Luen Yang. I hope teens that are into classic comics will pick it up.


message 4: by Connie (new)

Connie Scharre (cscharre) | 25 comments So far of the Hub list, this is my favorite of the graphic novels. A story that follows a logical storyline yet, entertaining too.


message 5: by Christine (new)

Christine | 1 comments I worked in a MS last year and The Shadow Hero was checked out all year and I had holds for it.


message 6: by Jmrunninglib (new)

Jmrunninglib | 26 comments Shadow Hero is my favorite Yang book so far. I have trouble getting students to check-out American Born Chinese and only 1 student checked out Boxers this past year, but I think I can sell this book. It has all the right aspects, superhero, criminals and family. I too enjoyed the end credits.


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