Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina & New Orleans

Reviewed by: Jill Hooper - Freeport Middle School, Freeport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 18, 2015

Review

A haunting account of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, this non-fiction graphic novel lays out the details of the disaster that followed the hurricane in New Orleans. The text is informational and portrays the bleak situation, while also allowing the reader to connect with individual victims. The artwork is eerily beautiful, allowing the reader to grasp the severity or the situation. Some details are gruesome, as they are reporting the reality, but this is done in a way which is accessible for the age group. The title alone should be a warning that this is not a feel good story, but it is a stunning account of the events and could serve as an excellent gateway for discussion.

Overall Book Score: excellent