 | Visitations Author: Egbert, Corey | |
| Price: $14.75 | ||
Summary:
Inspired by true events, this haunting yet hopeful graphic novel weaves together family dynamics, mental illness, and religion.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (08/15/24)
School Library Journal (00/12/24)
Booklist (11/01/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/11/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 11/01/2024 Egbert's poignant autobiographical and mystical story delves into his life and struggle with faith. Raised by a fervently religious Mormon mother, Corey and his sister, Sarah, are taught from a young age not to question God. This becomes increasingly challenging, especially when their mother declares that their father is evil and forbids them from speaking to him. Egbert paints a haunting yet touching portrait of faith and growing up, exploring the complex interplay between religious belief and personal identity. With its striking, dusk-colored drawings in shades of orange and blue, this presents a visually stunning narrative that captures the emotional intensity of Egbert's journey. This powerful and evocative story is a tough yet necessary read, offering valuable insights into independence, faith, and the struggle to reconcile spiritual beliefs with human experiences. Ideal for late middle-grade and high-school readers, this will invite contemplation on balancing faith with life's realities. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
