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Sailor Twain

"Starred Review. Absolutely not to be missed." - Booklist

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Discuss Sailor Twain by Mark Siegel

What other graphic novels would you recommend.

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Jul. 14, 2014
by Lisa

Is this your first time reading a graphic novel, or are you a pro? Did Sailor Twain change your perception of the genre?

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May. 21, 2014
by valeriec

Do you approach a graphic novel differently?

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May. 14, 2014
by poniesnpearls

What do you think was written on the note?

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May. 14, 2014
by kimk

The book's themes

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May. 14, 2014
by candaceb

Women Authors and the male pseudonym

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May. 14, 2014
by candaceb

Ask the Author a Question!

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May. 10, 2014
by kimk

What did you know about mermaids before reading Sailor Twain? How has their image evolved over time?

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May. 08, 2014
by cathya

In what genre would you place the story of Sailor Twain?

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May. 08, 2014
by cathya

Describe your thoughts about Siegel's drawings. In what ways did the artist's technique enhance your experience of the story?

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May. 07, 2014
by edie

Do you think the perception of graphic novels has changed over time?

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May. 05, 2014
by Suzanne

Symbolism

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May. 04, 2014
by cathyk

How did your feelings change about the main characters as you read the book?

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May. 04, 2014
by cathyk

How can a playlist associated with a novel impact one's experience of the book? Have you listened to Mark Siegel's list?

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May. 02, 2014
by Erin G

About the novel's ending

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May. 02, 2014
by Erin G

How did the panels with no text impact the story's pace?

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May. 02, 2014
by andreak

Who do you think would enjoy Sailor Twain?

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Apr. 30, 2014
by cathyk

Why do you suppose Captain Twain was creatively blocked until he met the mermaid? How did the mermaid’s presence release his creativity?

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Apr. 27, 2014
by Suzanne

Could the story have been set in another time period or place? How would making it a more modern tale have changed it? What if it were set earlier?

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Apr. 27, 2014
by Suzanne

What strengths did you find in the three female characters. In what ways did they fill traditional roles and in what ways were they ahead of their time?

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Apr. 18, 2014
by davinamw

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