Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis
Posted on January 12, 2020 in Books
My first book of 2020 was graphic novel for children based on history.
I really liked this graphic novel; it’s heavy and well written and drawn. I like the use of water colours and images from historical times. Even though the story is not real history, it is based on it and I believe some of the elements concerning the religious aspect is true. I really enjoyed the folk and fairy stories in it as well. That would be true to the Tudor and medieval era.
The story is a classic one about an orphan who comes of age and learns much about herself. It is dense and has a great cast of characters. I really enjoyed reading this on a wet winter’s day. It’s a cozy book. I hope there are more graphic novels for children like this. I love the historical aspect and would have liked it as kid as well.
I believe the author is planning a sequel which I will devour if I get the chance.
Read January 11, 2020.