A review by heatherbermingham
Donner Dinner Party: A Pioneer Tale by Nathan Hale

3.0

If we ever cross paths in real life, stop me and ask me about this series of historical graphic novels and I will rave endlessly about how smart and funny they are, how they perfectly mix learning and entertainment, how the narrators address the needs of struggling readers and higher level thinkers, and how Hale really creatively uses the format to do things you just couldn't do in a straight text. This is probably my least favorite of the series so far - I had a hard time keeping all the various characters straight - but still worth the read. And let's face it, this will definitely appeal to kids (and grown-ups) who like a little gruesome mixed in with their history.