Title: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life
Author:Bryan Lee O'Malley
ISBN: 978-1932664089
Publisher: Oni Press
Copyright: 2004
Plot Summary: This story follows 23-year-old Scott Pilgrim. He plays the bass in a band and is dating a high school student. He dreams about a beautiful girl on roller skates and later sees her at a party. Her name is Ramona Flowers. While his band is playing a gig, he is confronted by one of her evil ex-boyfriends and challenged to a battle.
Critical Evaluation: This plot is extremely original and plays on the fact that when people start dating they feel as though they are competing with the ex-significant other. O'Malley couples a fantastic storyline with fun, sometimes funny graphics.
Reader's Annotation: Is Scott Pilgrim ready to fight Romona Flowers' 7 evil ex-boyfriends in order to date her?
Genre: Graphic Novel
Author Information: Bryan Lee O'Malley is primarily known for the Scott Pilgrim series however he has also written Lost at Sea. For more information visit the author's website at http://radiomaru.tumblr.com/.
Book talks:Love, jealousy, exboyfriends, superheros
Reading Level/Interest Age: Middle School/High School/Adult. 12+
Challenge: There is no material I can see as challengeable in this text.
Why was this book chosen?:This is one of the more popular graphic novels as of late with some young adults due to the popularity of the movie.
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