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jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
This short graphic novel tells the story of Jackie Robinson's life and his start in professional baseball. The content is appropriate for older elementary kids and older. This would be a great addition to any diverse book collection. It is important for kids to learn about people who broke ground into a field and paved the way for others. Very inspiring!
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made A Difference' by Blake Hoena with art by David Shephard is a graphic novel biography for younger readers.
In a young reader accessible graphic novel, we are told the story of Jackie Robinson. Along the way, we learn his older brother medalled in the same Olympics as Jesse Owens, and that Jackie was a phenom at many sports, but since he was black, he was discriminated against. He was given a chance to change things, and it wasn't easy, but he did it.
It's a pretty straightforward biography, but still manages to cover a lot of ground. The art works well for a biography, and this is the kind of graphic novel I would have liked as a young history buff.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Lerner Publishing House and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
In a young reader accessible graphic novel, we are told the story of Jackie Robinson. Along the way, we learn his older brother medalled in the same Olympics as Jesse Owens, and that Jackie was a phenom at many sports, but since he was black, he was discriminated against. He was given a chance to change things, and it wasn't easy, but he did it.
It's a pretty straightforward biography, but still manages to cover a lot of ground. The art works well for a biography, and this is the kind of graphic novel I would have liked as a young history buff.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Lerner Publishing House and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
tygress's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for the advanced ebook copy.
I am a baseball fan, but admittedly did not know very much about Jackie Robinson beyond the well-known information about his role in integrating Major League Baseball. While geared toward younger readers, I believe this graphic novel is a great starting points for any reader to learn more about Robinson's life. Seeing the number 42 hanging at the ballpark will always have additional meaning to me.
I appreciated that the text didn't try to explain all of the terms used in the book, yet provided a glossary at the end.
I would love to read more graphic novels like this one about athletes whose stories we should know better.
I am a baseball fan, but admittedly did not know very much about Jackie Robinson beyond the well-known information about his role in integrating Major League Baseball. While geared toward younger readers, I believe this graphic novel is a great starting points for any reader to learn more about Robinson's life. Seeing the number 42 hanging at the ballpark will always have additional meaning to me.
I appreciated that the text didn't try to explain all of the terms used in the book, yet provided a glossary at the end.
I would love to read more graphic novels like this one about athletes whose stories we should know better.
kimsbookmoon's review against another edition
4.0
Great addition to my classroom bookshelf!! Easy to read colorful graphics. (The pages with pink, I wish would've been in the consistent yellow.)
A graphic novel about Jackie Robinson's life. The author handled the hard hitting life experiences, such as the burning of a cross, with style. Written in chapters, includes table of contents, an afterword, glossary, a reference page, and index.
A graphic novel about Jackie Robinson's life. The author handled the hard hitting life experiences, such as the burning of a cross, with style. Written in chapters, includes table of contents, an afterword, glossary, a reference page, and index.
gulshanbatra's review against another edition
5.0
Got this book for my son - who is an avid reader, and he really liked it.
He knew the name Jackie Robinson, but this book provided him a chance to read about his life story - using his favorite format.
The story is presented well, portraying the complex society of that time, and also how Jackie chose to deal with those situations and also the people around him - not all of whom were in his favor at any time. The lessons are presented in a way middle grade readers can easily assimilate, understand and accept. Given what's going in the news right now - with Police brutality against people of color, and social injustice - the book is a timely addition to the drive for awareness. We owe this to our children and future generations.
History repeats itself, and even when it doesn't, it rhymes enough for us to use what we learned from those past mistakes.
Thanks to NetGalley, Blake Hoena and Graphic Universe (pub.) for providing a complimentary electronic copy for my honest review.
He knew the name Jackie Robinson, but this book provided him a chance to read about his life story - using his favorite format.
The story is presented well, portraying the complex society of that time, and also how Jackie chose to deal with those situations and also the people around him - not all of whom were in his favor at any time. The lessons are presented in a way middle grade readers can easily assimilate, understand and accept. Given what's going in the news right now - with Police brutality against people of color, and social injustice - the book is a timely addition to the drive for awareness. We owe this to our children and future generations.
History repeats itself, and even when it doesn't, it rhymes enough for us to use what we learned from those past mistakes.
Thanks to NetGalley, Blake Hoena and Graphic Universe (pub.) for providing a complimentary electronic copy for my honest review.
briarsreviews's review against another edition
4.0
Jackie Robinson by Blake Hoena is an excellent non-fiction graphic novel! I absolutely am digging all of the great non-fiction releases lately, especially the ones with great pictures and intriguing stories. I don't know much about Jackie Robinson, so I was delighted to pick up a sports book to learn more.
It was slightly amusing to hear that Jesse Owens inspired Jackie Robinson, as not long ago I read a book learning about him too! Small world!
This book is excellent and it's a great way to learn. The graphic novel aspect is also spectacular. I highly recommend picking this book up - young and old readers.
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
It was slightly amusing to hear that Jesse Owens inspired Jackie Robinson, as not long ago I read a book learning about him too! Small world!
This book is excellent and it's a great way to learn. The graphic novel aspect is also spectacular. I highly recommend picking this book up - young and old readers.
Four out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
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