Book: Drama
Author: Raina Telgemeier
Publisher: Graphix, an imprint
of Scholastic
Pages: 233
Grade Level: 4th Grade and up
Rating: 5 Stars
Drama is the story of 7th grader Callie who loves theater
and is part of the set design crew for her school play along with her best
friends. However, her dreams for the stage are big and the budget is small and
drama is surrounding her both on stage on and off! When two cute brothers join
the scene, things start to get even crazier for Callie, but she knows how to
keep it all together and make a true show-stopper!
Drama, which focuses on Middle School Theater in graphic novel form, is
the book version of the television show Glee.
Some characters can really sing, others are more artistic, some have personal
secrets, some flaunt their talent more than others and all of them are aware
that no matter what happens on opening night, the show must go on! The book is
such a fun read and the pictures make you fly through each “act”. The novel
tackles the most important issues of Middle School: hobbies, crushes and
friendship. The graphic novel is perfect for any child or young adult who loves
the stage!
Note about the author: This is Raina Telgemeier’s second graphic novel.
Her first, SMILE, is based on her
traumatic dentistry adventures when she was young. I highly recommend that book
as well!
