Build a blockbuster collection and manage it with super-human success! Graphic novels tell the stories, star the heroes (real and fictional) and address the issues relevant to teens and tweens in a style that holds their interest and keeps them coming back for more! More than merely comic books and not always rated PG they have an important educational component as well. In addition to being great for readers who are challenged by large chunks of text, graphic novels take advantage of the flexibility of nimble young minds that have grown up immersed in a multimedia world. Make no mistake, these works are not easy reads they demand all the language and literacy skills educators strive to instill in their students, including: active decoding, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary building, sequencing and more.