Title: Page by Paige# of Pages: 192
Author/Illustrator: Laura Lee Gulledge
Previous Work: She was an artist, but this is her first
graphic novel.
Summary: When Paige Turner moves from Virginia to
New York, she isn't sure of who she is, or how to fit in. With
the help of her sketchbook, Paige is determined to make new
friends and discover who she is.
Plot Rating: 1.
Art Rating: 5.
Awards:
Eisner Award Nominee
ALA Teen Top Ten Debut Graphic Novel Nominee
Opinion: Okay, honestly, the plot was the most boring,
overused thing I have ever read. There was nothing unique
about it, and it had some rude humor. It boils down to a new
move, first love, and teen angst. If you like those things,
good for you. The only reason I'm even reviewing this is for
the art. The art really shows all the things you've felt but
didn't know how to express. The picture below is not my
favorite picture in the book, but it was the best I could find
online. What I like about the art is that most of the time it
isn't literal, and it tells the story much more clearly than the
words ever could. The graphic novel shows the author is
more of an artist. I would read this book for the pictures, not
the story.
