Nimona: A Netflix Fil, A Graphic Novel
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By ND Stevenson, and and, ND Stevenson
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17 reviews
National Book Award Finalist * New York Times Bestseller * New York Times Notable Book * Kirkus Best Book * School Library Journal Best Book * Publishers Weekly Best Book * NPR Best Book * New York Public Library Best Book * Chicago Public Library Best Book * A Spring 2015 Indie Next List Pick The New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic. Kirkus says, ""If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one."" Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the arrival of a ""superstar"" talent (NPR.org). Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc.
Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren’t the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona’s powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.
Reviews
A graphic novel with just the right amount of comedy. It’s partly different from the film, but still similar. I read it in 2 days.
Love this! Disabled and LGBT rep
Watched the film so decided to read the book. Enjoyed both :)
Good intro to reading graphic novels. Simple fantasy action adventure story with beautiful and stylised illustrations.
I really thought it was amazing because it was full of action and really funny. It was interesting and adventurous. It was intriguing to read.
Absolutely amazing! Different to the film but I loved it
Fantastic art work. Beautiful story and very funny. Loved the characters and the humour.
This is probably my favourite graphic novel there is a lot of drama but it is such a good book my favourite character is nimona because i love that she can shapeshift into different animals I really recommend this for people who like action there is a lot in this book
I really enjoyed this book.
It's humorous, action packed and fast passed
I really liked how creative the world was - it was historic yet was filled with new technologies. My favourite character was probably Ballister Blackheart as despite being a villain, he was actually quite thoughtful and went out of his way to cause less damage.
It was good but the picture style wasn't that good. My favourite character is Nimona!
I love this book. It is a fantastic graphic novel for Upper KS2 readers. I really enjoyed the plot and the humour is right up my alley. There is an important message in there too.
I would recommend this to Y6 children.
It is a very good book. There is a shapeshifter who people are trying to capture. She is a sidekick of a evil man. At the end of the book some of blood is taken away and turns into a dragon causing destruction around the city. In the end the only thing that they can do is to try and kill her. My favorite character was Nimona.
I really liked the artwork in the book and the story was good too
I liked this because of the artwork as well as the story.
This book is brilliant, funny and a bit gory.
My favourite character is Nimona because she is so funny and violent.
This book is really gripping but sad while being sweet at the same time, you should really read it.
