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“This gorgeously rendered graphic-novel version provides a new perspective for old fans but also acts as an immersive introduction for youngsters as well as any adult who somehow missed out on the iconic story set in Maycomb, Alabama.”--USA Today

A beautifully crafted graphic novel adaptation of Harper Lee’s beloved, Pulitzer Prize–winning American classic, voted America's best-loved novel in PBS's Great American Read.

"Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird."

A haunting portrait of race and class, innocence and injustice, hypocrisy and heroism, tradition and transformation in the Deep South of the 1930s, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird remains as important today as it was upon its initial publication in 1960, during the turbulent years of the Civil Rights movement.

Now, this most beloved and acclaimed novel is reborn for a new age as a gorgeous graphic novel. Scout, Jem, Boo Radley, Atticus Finch, and the small town of Maycomb, Alabama, are all captured in vivid and moving illustrations by artist Fred Fordham.

Enduring in vision, Harper Lee’s timeless novel illuminates the complexities of human nature and the depths of the human heart with humor, unwavering honesty, and a tender, nostalgic beauty. Lifetime admirers and new readers alike will be touched by this special visual edition that joins the ranks of the graphic novel adaptations of A Wrinkle in Time and The Alchemist.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper; Illustrated edition (October 30, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062798189
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062798183
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN690L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.18 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 1.13 x 9.19 inches
Reviewer: A.B. Powell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Classic
Review: "It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what" (pg. 125).I really appreciate this story. It is one of my favorites and I try to read it once a year. I just saw it on stage in October. All the obvious criticisms aside, I find the telling of it from Scout's sweet perspective to be a powerful way to tell the story. I chuckled often throughout. Unlike some graphic novels this one isn't a retelling or modernization, it stays true to the story but breaks it up into panels and provides illustrations to aid in the storytelling. It is well done.A word on the illustrations: they are fantastic. There are some pages with no words and because the illustrations are so fantastic no words are needed.If you like TKAM I think you will appreciate this version. If you've wanted to be introduced to the material this would be a nice way to start. A good addition to a classroom library.

Reviewer: Sylvia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Recommend
Review: Good edition

Reviewer: LTD TIME
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Should be Mandatory Reading & in All Libraries
Review: Must be ranked as one of, if not The Best educational novels ever written. Genius history and Life challenges told in a beautiful manner. Edit: I must also say the art work was beautiful, and the facial expressions of Scout & Jem where a great credit to the artists talent. A truly heart felt telling And showing ! ;-). Have a nice life all

Reviewer: Suad
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I love this book in all its variations
Review: Each time I read this book I think to myself, "this time, I'm not going to like it."But oh my Lord, it gets me right in the heart every single time.To Kill A Mockingbird is a classic that just tugs at your heartstrings and seeing it come to life in graphic novel format was such a beautiful gift. The illustrations were wonderful, the way the story was conveyed into this format was effortless.The last time I read this book was 7 years ago, and given all the controversy during the release of Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman - which I've yet to read - I was a little worried about how I would view To Kill A Mockingbird amidst all the rumors and things that came out about it in the past few years.I shouldn't have worried though. I still loved Atticus Finch just as much, despite what I've heard about Go Set A Watchman, I still loved reading about Scout and Jem and their adventures from one summer to the next. I still loved Scout's relationship with her father. I still loved every single thing about the trial scene. And it still broke my heart to read how it all ends.If there is one thing that I would improve, it would be the scene that Scout runs to her father when he is being mobbed by neighbors as he tries to protect Tom from them and she speaks to Mr. Cunningham and talks about his son and how they had him over for dinner one time. I remember that scene being very powerful in the book, but the reflection of that in the graphic novel didn't quite give me the same feeling. Maybe it's just the passage of time making me read and see things differently, I'm not sure.I truly love this book, and I think having read this again now, I can finally transition into reading Go Set A Watchman, and I hope to God it doesn't disappoint or ruin this book for me in any way.

Reviewer: MCH
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: As a teaching resource, depends on what you're wanting kids to learn from this story
Review: Shipped promptly and arrived quickly. No issues there.Keeps almost all of the original words of Harper Lee's story- so teachers will have same issues with language to explain to their students. Fordham also has a short afterword to explain why he kept the same language as Lee used in her original text too.I'm glad I bought this, because only after reading it, I realized that I really don't need the pictures to support the text- I believe Lee's words are better read without the pictures eclipsing the reader's imagination. I have taught 8th grade ELA for 12 years, and I can certainly appreciate what Fordham has done, and his love for Lee's writing is expressed through his artwork. Since no one else has produced a TKaM graphic novel such as this before, I wanted to share it with my students. It has 9 frames per page, and it's pretty busy to keep track of, plus it's 273 pages long. But his care with each picture and what it should convey to readers is evident too. He does NOT have the final scene where Scout stands on Boo's porch imagining what his life was like from his window/PoV (as the old movie does not either). To me, that is one of the most important and poignant points of Scout's development and so I was a bit disappointed Fordham left that kind of imagery out of his version. However, after reading it, I'm still glad I have it for my library, but I don't think I need it for teaching lessons on empathy, imagery and figurative language at all. The original does that far better, in my opinion.

Reviewer: Baracas
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Impressive. Worth it. Updated Re The Play
Review: Yes! Finally!The publisher found worthy professionals to create a graphic novel from Harper Lee’s only novel. (I am convinced the newer novel was a draft published after her death for money.)Impressive:- layout- drawings- pace of the layout- backgroundMost of all, the publisher used most of the exact words from Lee’s novel.Unlike the Broadway play, the publisher did not add to nor take out important dialogue and events.In the Broadway play the director completely changed events and dialogue. For example, in the play Atticus gets in a physical fight. Baloney!Not in this graphic novel.This team of graphic artists did a great job!Thank you.It’s perfect for a 7th or 8th grader.I have read the novel several times and hopefully my child will read it in 8th grade.UPDATELast year, I took my son to see the play touring from Broadway. Sadly, the play is not Harpers Lee’s book. There are scenes so foreign from her book. For example, Atticus has a physical fight. How could the producer/director rewrite the novel to include Atticus physically fighting?Read this novel, enjoy, and save $300.

Reviewer: D. Jones
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Faithful and gorgeous adaptation of a classic
Review: Like most Americans, I read the novel in school and watched the film. I bought this graphic novel so that my children could enjoy the story as well. In many ways this is the best of both worlds -- it's faithful to the novel while drawing a Technicolor picture of the setting and the characters. Highly recommended!

Reviewer: Enzo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Pra quem leu o livro vale super a pena. É de fazer chorar! As ilustrações são lindíssimas e a história é bem completa!

Reviewer: Anupa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The graphic novel adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a stunning reimagining of Harper Lee's timeless classic. Retaining the essence of the original story, the illustrations add a new dimension to the narrative, bringing the characters and settings to life in vivid detail. The visual storytelling enhances the emotional depth and impact of the novel, making it accessible to a new generation of readers. While purists may argue for the superiority of the original text, this adaptation successfully captures the essence of Lee's work while offering a fresh and engaging experience. For fans of the original and newcomers alike, this graphic novel is a captivating homage to a literary masterpiece.

Reviewer: Biber 21
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Wurde auf Veranlassung der Schule meiner Tochter gekauft. Sie hat es für den Unterricht benötigt und für gut befunden.

Reviewer: tebib
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Utiliser pour les cours au lycée

Reviewer: Cliente Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El libro está guay y realmente parece nuevo del todo.