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Coming Soon
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Collection
Publication
Archaia (2012), 88 pages
Description
"What happens to the things we so casually throw away? In fact, much of our trash makes its way to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, where it joins one of the largest accumulations of human consumer waste on the planet. Artist and storyteller Rachel Hope Allison's debut graphic novel brings to life the plight of our oceans in a moving fable about beauty, loneliness, and hope. In association with JeffCorwinConnect (TM) Inc., I'm not a plastic bag illuminates how our behavior as consumers is slowly destroying our beautiful oceans, and shows us how each person has a role to play in protecting the planet we call home."--P. [4] of cover.
User reviews
LibraryThing member akmargie
First off, the art is terrific. Very fluid and with lots of texture and depth. Loved it. Secondly, I don't know if this would have worked as well without the back matter, explanation of the Pacific Garbage Patch, resources on what the impact of garbage is to animals and wildlife. Which then I
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question, does the graphic novel portion stand by itself. And I'm not sure if there is enough to say yes. I think had it been more informational rather than emotional it might have worked better. I felt the story did not have the emotional impact it could have if the story had not simplified the real devestation that this problem causes. It was a little too pat for me. But again great art and a good companion title for a unit on ecology issues and the enviornment. Show Less
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
A wordless allegorical tale told through stunning, arresting, heart-wrenching images. An excellent book to use with all ages in discussions of enironmental issues. Pair this one with Loree Burns's Tracking Trash (Houghton, 2007) and Ted Kooser's Bag in the Wind (Candlewick, 2010)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
88 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
1936393549 / 9781936393541