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svnz's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is an educational graphic novel on how dysentery spreads, the body's response to the disease and the role of good bacteria/virus in fighting the disease. The story is set in WW1 France where the nurses and doctors battle everyday to save the lives of soldiers defending the frontline. It's interesting to note that this story takes place before the invention of antibiotics, so much of the focus is on how the body itself fights the disease. An explanation of some of the terms is covered in more detail in the appendix section which is linked to relevant panels of the images.
I found the book quite engaging and the simple clean illustrations didn't distract from the experience in any way. I liked that the communication between the bacteria and viruses are presented to us in an interactive form with the cells "talking" to each other and to the reader. It is certainly better than reading a straight up article or book for those not inclined to read up on a lot of science. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the topic and wants to digest the information in an easy to understand format.
This is an educational graphic novel on how dysentery spreads, the body's response to the disease and the role of good bacteria/virus in fighting the disease. The story is set in WW1 France where the nurses and doctors battle everyday to save the lives of soldiers defending the frontline. It's interesting to note that this story takes place before the invention of antibiotics, so much of the focus is on how the body itself fights the disease. An explanation of some of the terms is covered in more detail in the appendix section which is linked to relevant panels of the images.
I found the book quite engaging and the simple clean illustrations didn't distract from the experience in any way. I liked that the communication between the bacteria and viruses are presented to us in an interactive form with the cells "talking" to each other and to the reader. It is certainly better than reading a straight up article or book for those not inclined to read up on a lot of science. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the topic and wants to digest the information in an easy to understand format.
kristinasshelves's review against another edition
3.0
This short graphic novel follows Sister Annie Barnaby, a nurse in France during World War I. The Battle of Pozieres is ongoing in the northern part of the country in 916. While treating patients, she is infected with the Shigella Flexneri bacteria, which causes dysentery. While the soldiers are fighting the war, we go inside Annie's body and see the potentially lethal bacteria fighting her own cells.
This was an interesting take on a science graphic novel, blending with historical fiction. I do wish there was more information about the war to mirror the war occurring within Annie. Nevertheless, I found this to be interesting and presented in a clear way, explaining the microbiology very well. There was also a detailed Q&A section at the end, providing even more information about the science discussed. Overall, this reminded me of my favorite episode of The Magic School Bus and was a fun, quick read!
This was an interesting take on a science graphic novel, blending with historical fiction. I do wish there was more information about the war to mirror the war occurring within Annie. Nevertheless, I found this to be interesting and presented in a clear way, explaining the microbiology very well. There was also a detailed Q&A section at the end, providing even more information about the science discussed. Overall, this reminded me of my favorite episode of The Magic School Bus and was a fun, quick read!
peachmoni's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Death and Blood
tabby2920's review
3.0
This is a nice and creative way to tell something from the past and a diseasr that still exists today. While Sister Annie is treating a patient in Australia during World War I, she is infected with a deadly bacteria that causes dysentery. While the illustrations are not that spectacular, this graphic novel brings both history and the present in such a unique way. You wouldn't think history and science could work together but this graphic novel shows the complete opposite. Also, I appreciated the Q&A index in the back, where it went in deeper detail on some important questions. A useful graphic novel for up and coming high school students.