Nadya

Nadya’s family is perfect, or so it seems. It’s full of laughter and fun, and she knows that no matter where she is, her father will find her.

But one day, things don’t seem so perfect anymore. Eventually, Nadya’s father tells her that he’s going away. He promises he’ll be back soon, but that’s a lie.

With minimal text and powerful, bold illustration, Nadya tells the story of family, and relationships that need to change and grow. Emotions run high, and pictures, rather than text, propel the story, bringing a sense of urgency into the story and highlighting the conflict and tension in the family.

And I loved it. I loved how much was expressed in so little. Graphic novels work best for me when they are like this – with expressive pictures doing most of the talking. Especially for middle-grade readers who struggle with dense text, Nadya is the perfect read!