I'm having trouble finding fictional graphic novels that I think would be good for students at the intermediate (5th-6th) level. There are the generic Rosen Graphica which provide biographies, history, aliens, etcetera, but its a difficult age to look for. Much of the material is too young, or too mature. Sigh. Not all fifth grade girls want to read Baby Mouse or Happy Happy Clover, but aren't old enough for some of the other titles.

I got the new Goldsmith book from ALA (The Reader's Advisory to Graphic Novels), and right now I'm kind of disappointed. Its very basic, which I'm sure some people need, but is a little simplistic for my purposes. Perhaps I'll be less disappointed the further I get into it, I think the main thing that is sticking in my craw is having to pay $45.oo for a 120 page book. I've never understood why professional titles are soooooo expensive.

I'm also trying out del.icio.us for bookmarking some of the review web sites I'm finding. I'll see how I like it.