I think that The Invention of Hugo Cabret had the most impact on me this semester because I had never read a graphic novel before, so it made it a strikingly unique experience for me. I also have a connection to that book because I studied abroad in Paris and absolutley love it, so I could connect to that book especially because of that. I also think that reading that book first made me dive right into YA lit in a spectacular and exciting way, so I will always remember that.
Coming in close second to Hugo Cabret would be Sherman Alexie's novel. Again, it was nothing like what I had read before and its humor was incredible. I loved both these books and they will remain on the top of my YA list.
This course in general has introduced me to Children's and YA books in a way that I never thought would happen. I have such a different outlook on these books than I did before and now consider it a genre that I really want to read more of.
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Hi Johanna,I totally agree with you Hugo Cabret was definetly the best way to dive into this wonderful genre. You know what they say, first impressions are everything.I think it is great that you could connect to the book even more becuase of your trip to Paris. I have never been to Paris, but the book made me want to go, just because of the enchanting graphics. What's weird to me, is that the pictures were so strikng even though they were in black and white. I also like Sherman's book. I thought it was very clever and almost like a peridy. I too really enjoyed this class and I am sad it is ending, but I am still going to continue to read YA and children's lit. YAY!!!!!! Great post!!!!!
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