Sunday, August 16, 2009

The After Hours.

Kneece, Mark The After Hours.
Walker & Co 2008 293p 9.99 978-0-8027-9717-9 ms/hs

Rod Sterling's The Twilight Zone This graphic is adapted from Twilight Zone television series episode of the same name. The eerie panel illustrations draw the reader into the story of a woman who is in actuality a department store mannequin. The twisted tale takes on a new life in this popular genre. This title will be popular with graphic novel fans as well as Twilight Zone fans. It could be used as a high interest title for reluctant readers. This graphic is adapted from Twilight Zone television series episode of the same name. The eerie panel illustrations draw the reader into the narrative of a woman who is in actuality a department store mannequin. The use of color fits the story perfectly. This twisted tale of the supernatural, first broadcast in the early 1960's, takes on a new life in this Twenty-first Century adaptation. For those who remember, Rod Sterling's voice can be heard in the text. For those too young to remember Sterling's popular show, his imaginative style will still terrorize. This title will be popular with graphic novel fans as well as Twilight Zone fans. It could be used as a high interest title for reluctant readers in both middle and high school libraries. T. Weinraub

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