Hinds, Gareth. Poe: Stories and Poems.

Hinds, Gareth. Poe: Stories and Poems. Candlewick Press  2017  103p     $14.00  ISBN 978-0-7636-9509-5     ms/hs  Graphic Novel  E-BN         

This graphic novel perfectly captures the mood of Edgar Allan Poe’s stories and poems. The art work is sometimes dark as befits the themes of Poe’s works, but it is interspersed with pages of bright, vibrant colors that reflect the setting and the human emotions of the characters perfectly.  The four stories are "The Cask of Amontillado", "Masque of the Red Death", "The Pit and the Pendulum",  and "The Tell-Tale Heart". There are three poems: "The Bells", "The Raven", and "Annabelle Lee". Addendum pages give a history of Poe’s work, a brief biography, and inspiration for the artist’s renditions of Poe’s work. This is a visual treat and a great introduction to Edgar Allan Poe.     It is a first choice for libraries that need a visual representation of Edgar Allan Poe’s works.

Summary: Illustrations in this graphic novel perfectly capture the story/poem’s mood as well as human emotions in this vibrant presentation of four short stories and three poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Addendum includes inspiration for art. Gr. 6-12

Poe, Edgar Allen                                         --Lois McNicol