The Cat That Disappeared

by Lori Mortensen, Rémy Simard (Illustrator)

Overview

The pet show is about to start, and Ava can't find her cat. It's time to do some detective work. Ava, Clair, and Caleb are on the case!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781434222824
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Series:	Capstone's My First Graphic Novel Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	532,685
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Lori Mortensen is a multi-published children’s author who writes fiction and nonfiction on all sorts of subjects. When she’s not plunking away at the keyboard, she enjoys making cheesy bread rolls, gardening, and hanging out with her family at their home in northern California.

Originally a student of political science, artist Remy Simard began his career as an illustrator in 1980. Today he creates computer-generated illustrations for a large variety of clients. He has also written and illustrated more than 30 children's books in both French and English, including Monsieur Noir et Blanc, a finalist for Canada's Governor's Prize. To relax, Remy likes to race around on his motorcycle. Remy resides in Montreal with his two sons and a cat named Billy.

Editorial Reviews

As an introduction to graphic novels, this series seems to provide a good starting point. The vocabulary is simple, the number of words per page limited and illustrations are closely linked to the text. The concepts of friendship, team work, imagination and ingenuity are positive and the story revolves around daily events and non-threatening subject matter. As stated in a blurb about the 'My 1st Graphic Novel' series, 'Each story uses familiar topics, repeating patterns, and core vocabulary words appropriate for a beginning reader.' This book seems to have it all; author and illustrator information, a glossary, discussion questions and writing prompts, along with instructions on how to read a graphic novel. The story line holds much appeal and the vivid colours and stylised illustrations are bound to inspire young children to try and create their own comic strips. http://www.readplus.co.uk/blog_detail.php?id=1822

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