Graphic Novel Review: Out from Boneville (Bone, Vol. 1) and Rose (Bone, Vol. 0)

Book Title: Out from Boneville

Author: Jeff Smith

Publish Date: February 1, 2005

Series: Bone, Vol. 1

Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Graphic Novel

Plot (from Goodreads):  

After being run out of Boneville, the three Bone cousins, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone, are separated and lost in a vast uncharted desert.
One by one, they find their way into a deep, forested valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures...

Humor, mystery, and adventure are spun together in this action-packed, side-splitting saga. Everyone who has ever left home for the first time only to find that the world outside is strange and overwhelming will love Bone.

Why I Read this Book: I checked out this book from the library.

 

Review

I loved this middle grade graphic novel.  It is full of adventure, great graphics, and a great plot.  Oftentimes, I have found that graphic novels can have very simplistic plots especially for a middle grade graphic novel, but Out from Boneville has wonderful plot progression at a great pace.  The illustrations are colorful and keep your attention.  Perfect for any age!

 

Final Statements

Recommended Reading Age: Any Age

Overall Rating: 5/5

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Book Title: Rose

Author: Faith Erin Hicks

Publish Date: February 28, 2012

Series: Bone, Vol. 0

Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Graphic Novel

Plot (from Goodreads):  

With its striking artwork by multiple World Fantasy Award winner Charles Vess, this graphic novel prequel sets the table for Jeff Smith's continuing Bone saga. In this mini-epic, Rose (a.k.a. Gran'ma Ben) must repel a devastating dragon attack on Northern Valley villages. Resonant whether you read it as a series starter or a powerful stand-alone.

Why I Read this Book: I checked out this book from the library.

 

Review

I found that this graphic novel was not as satisfying as the first graphic novel in this series.  The artwork did not seem to be by the same illustrator and was not as high of quality.  The plot was not as complex as that of the first in the series.  It was worth the read, but was a let down after reading the first in the series.
 

Final Statements

Recommended Reading Age: Any Age

Overall Rating: 3.5/5