The Planet of Okidians

Reviewed by: Heidi Whelan - McArthur Public Library, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 13, 2015

Review

This graphic novel doesn't reflect the charm and philosophical musings of the original Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It's not helped that this version of The Little Prince is based on an animated series of the same title. That being said, this isn't a bad graphic novel. It's just that I can't help but compare this to the original masterpiece. This version teaches a lesson but is somewhat didactic in it's approach. The illustrations are colorful and bold and I can see many young adventure readers liking this graphic novel. So, although I wish it had more charm and finesse, it would make a good classroom addition for grades 1-4. It's part of a series called The Little Prince.

Overall Book Score: good