Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon: The Graphic Novel - by Paula Danziger
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Highlights
- Even when her best friend is moving away, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful.
- 7-10 Years
- 8.3" x 5.9" Hardcover
- 112 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
- Series Name: Amber Brown
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About the Book
"Third-grader Amber struggles with the news that her best friend is moving away"--Book Synopsis
Even when her best friend is moving away, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful. And now she's in a graphic novel! Third graders Amber Brown and Justin Daniels have been best friends since the day they first met in preschool. How great of a team are they? Amber helps Justin with his handwriting, and Justin helps Amber with her fractions. They sit next to each other in class and hang out together after school every day--that's just how it's always been. But when Justin finds out his family is moving away, everything starts to feel different. Amber gets sad whenever she thinks about Justin leaving, and Justin seems overwhelmed by all the change to come. Can the two besties figure out a way to say goodbye that will keep their friendship strong, no matter how far apart they are? This graphic novel adaptation of Paula Danziger's classic chapter book adds layers of nuance to all of Amber's ups and downs, making her story burst from the page even more than before.Review Quotes
★ "The humor from the original novel is left intact. . . Amber Brown is most definitely not a crayon--as she tells classmates who tease her about her name--but her world tends to assume a stylized palette that sets the tone of each scene. . . A faithfully executed adaptation worth visiting for new and returning readers." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A charming reimagining of Paula Danziger's original. . . Ying's warm, expressive illustrations do a great job of imbuing the characters with emotion, and Amber's iconic pigtails take on a life of their own in each panel. . . Highly recommended for younger fans of 'The Baby-Sitter's Club' graphic novel series." --School Library Journal "Amber is a spirited, quirky, and charmingly relatable character, and Victoria Ying's illustrations have brought those characteristics to life on every page, enhancing Paula Danziger's signature humor. Paula would love this." --Ann M. Martin, author of the Babysitters Club series "No one is cuter, funnier and more trouble than Amber Brown in this graphic novel. I love her." --Francine Pascal, author of the Sweet Valley Twins series "Funny and engaging, Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon is a charming take on a classic." --Terri Libenson, creator of the NYT bestselling Emmie & Friends series "Paula Danziger's irrepressible, charming, hilarious and very messy third grader bursts with life in Victoria Ying's winning and wonderful graphic novel adaptation." --Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Praise for the original Amber Brown Is not a Crayon
"Danziger reaches out to a younger audience in this funny, touching slice of third-grade live, told in the voice of a feisty, lovable heroine." --School Library Journal, starred review "Danziger [has] a pitch-perfect view of a child's emotions." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "This heroine's perky, first-person narrative allows readers to make her acquaintance immediately--and effortlessly." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
About the Author
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.
Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.
In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Children's Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.Tony Ross lives in London, England.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 7-10 Years
Series Title: Amber Brown
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 112
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Theme: Humorous
Format: Hardcover
Author: Paula Danziger
Language: English
Street Date: May 21, 2024
TCIN: 89826167
UPC: 9780593615690
Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-2722
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Vera - 1 year ago
I'm not a big fan of graphic novels because I prefer that children read from actual printed pages of text and allow their imagination to flesh out the scenes and action, the characters and their expressions. I believe this expands their ability to imagine and formulate on their own and to put identity to words. However, there is a time and place where graphic novels can benefit and lend enjoyment. This is especially true for the reluctant reader. Amber Brown's stories are engaging and bring to life children in their day to day settings of school, etc. Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon: The Graphic Novel is a re-telling of the original book that was printed as a text novel with some illustrations. Amber's parents are divorced. Amber has been best friends with Justin since kindergarten. Justin's family is moving to another city. Amber's emotions are on a roller coaster. Their teacher seems to have lots of engaging activities and also a good degree of tolerance of lively third graders. A "trip to China" with Chinese food brought in for their lunch is a grand way to learn about another country. Writing post cards from China to family and friends is one of the activities. The teacher also has a high tolerance of their ill temper, spats, and general ill behavior. Amber is experiencing unsettling emotions from her parent's divorce and her father moving far away and then she gets the news that her best friend's father's work is changing and they are moving far away. She is angry. Justin is angry. They lash out at each other and their classmates. Secret word: kindness This book can provide a glimpse into the shattering of children's emotions caused by major events in their lives. It gives voice to their hurt, their discord, their struggles. It also shows that it is important to say "I'm sorry" when you hurt others. I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.