Foiled by Jane Yolen
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Aug.05, 2012, under Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, ORCA, Sam's Reviews
Who would like this book? Fans of graphic novels, fencing, and/or stories with a fantasy streak and a strong girl hero.
Why? Aliera, a loner at her New York City high school, lives for fencing and is able to defeat opponents much older than she is. She follows her coach’s instructions, but when he tells her to “always protect your heart,” she has a dilemma concerning her gorgeous new lab partner, Avery. The illustrations are monochrome in a reflection of a life that bores her until her mom gives her a foil that she found at a tag sale. The foil seems to have powers, and when she begins to use it, a fantasy world of color bursts into her life and onto the page. Mysteries about her powers and her mission will have to wait for the sequel, due out in January of 2013.This graphic novel is a quick, worthwhile read.
The details: 160 pp. 2010 Review by Samrarian
