Kat & Mouse: The Ice Storm
By: Alex de Campi
This book, part of a series, tells the story of two friends Kat, and Mee-Sheen, also known as Mouse. Kat and Mouse, who both at the bottom of the social ladder at their school, have made few enemies, known as the "Chloettes", a trio of snobby girls. A mysterious thief, The Artful Dodger, has been stealing valuables around their school, and Kat and Mouse have promised to reveal the thief's identity. This is where the story begins. The school is having a "Heaven on Earth" themed dance, and the "Chloettes" are in charge of it. But, because one of the mean girls, Chloe, is failing science, she cannot go. Kat hesitatingly offers to help tutor her, so that she can pull her grade up and attend the dance. With Kat's help, Chloe raises her grade, and is able to attend the dance. Despite Kat's help, Chloe and her posse continue to be mean and rude to her and Mouse. However, when The Artful Dodger strikes again at the dance, stealing Chloe's diamond necklace, she decides that she needs Kat's help, again. Will Kat and Mouse rise to the occasion to help identify The Artful Dodger and get Chloe's necklace back, even after the "Chloettes" made fun of them? You will have to read the next book to find out!
I had never read a graphic novel before this one. It was very interesting to see how the story unfolded through the use of little words and detailed pictures. I would use this graphic novel for literacy circles. Through the use of this book, and series, the students would learn about making inferences. After reading this book, I would have them predict what would happen next in story. The students would be responsible for making a comic strip, much like what is presented in the book, detailing what they think will happen next in the series. After each one is completed, I would have the students pass around their comics to their peers in the group, so that they can see how each other would finish the story.
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