Graphic Novel of the Week for July 20th: Flight Volume 5
Flight Vol. 5 by Kazu Kibuishi
I have been a HUGE fan of the series Flight for some time now. The artwork and stories never cease to amaze me. It has been nominated for the Harvey Awards.
It was just awesome to meet the editor Kazu Kibushi and contributor Kean Soo at the Keep Toronto Reading Graphically Speaking event in February 2008.
And here's a new flash, Volume 6 of Flight is coming out this summer! It literally came out two days ago (July 21). So don't miss out on that one.
Elsa is a librarian at Toronto Public Library. She reads a lot of Canadian Young Adult fiction.
212 thoughts on “Graphic Novel of the Week for July 20th: Flight Volume 5”
I just read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It’s so good!!!
I just read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It’s so good!!!
I just finished reading ‘Zombie Queen of Newbury High’ by Amamda Ashby. This book is truly amazing.
Mia doesn’t want Rob to dump her right befor Prom. So she ends up doing a Love spell…but insted she ends up inflicting a Zombie virus on her whole senoir class.
amazing book…..
I just finished reading ‘Zombie Queen of Newbury High’ by Amamda Ashby. This book is truly amazing.
Mia doesn’t want Rob to dump her right befor Prom. So she ends up doing a Love spell…but insted she ends up inflicting a Zombie virus on her whole senoir class.
amazing book…..
sounds good since it has been nominated for the Harvey awards!
but Elsa, just wondering….if i haven’t read the first 4 volumes, do u think im gonna be lost if i just jump into the 5 volume and start reading it?
sounds good since it has been nominated for the Harvey awards!
but Elsa, just wondering….if i haven’t read the first 4 volumes, do u think im gonna be lost if i just jump into the 5 volume and start reading it?
My favourite stories from Flight vol. 5 are “Worry Dolls” and “On the Importance of Space Travel”.
“Worry Dolls” made me laugh a lot.
Also, the art in “On the Importance of Space Travel” was really cute and reminds me of a manga-drawing style.
My favourite stories from Flight vol. 5 are “Worry Dolls” and “On the Importance of Space Travel”.
“Worry Dolls” made me laugh a lot.
Also, the art in “On the Importance of Space Travel” was really cute and reminds me of a manga-drawing style.
yeah , i agreee with Lola .
yeah , i agreee with Lola .
:O! I’ve seen my sister read these, she was hooked on them. Kept ordering the same ones over and over. The covers always looked really nice to me, but I was too lazy to ask her if I could borrow them, plus she’d be jealous that I’d be stealing another graphic novel from her XD
Maybe I can use the fact that I read about Flight from here as an excuse to read the volumes 😛
:O! I’ve seen my sister read these, she was hooked on them. Kept ordering the same ones over and over. The covers always looked really nice to me, but I was too lazy to ask her if I could borrow them, plus she’d be jealous that I’d be stealing another graphic novel from her XD
Maybe I can use the fact that I read about Flight from here as an excuse to read the volumes 😛
the cover loookss really fascinating i hope so is the novel it self…i am going to put it on hold right now…
the cover loookss really fascinating i hope so is the novel it self…i am going to put it on hold right now…
The cover does look good, and i’ve read the G novel and i really liked it, so i’m looking forward to the next volume
The cover does look good, and i’ve read the G novel and i really liked it, so i’m looking forward to the next volume
Sounds pretty interesting, but can someone explain the storyline to me please? I never really heard of this before.
Sounds pretty interesting, but can someone explain the storyline to me please? I never really heard of this before.
sounds pretty good.
sounds pretty good.
I’d have to agree, the cover does look quite interesting and who hasn’t been guilty of judging a book by its cover atleast once 😛
I’d have to agree, the cover does look quite interesting and who hasn’t been guilty of judging a book by its cover atleast once 😛
I like da title and cover..
I like da title and cover..
You know i think it’s the graphic that always finally persuade me to read the book. if i’m having a hard time deciding if i should read the book or not it’s always the graphics that finally makes me read it or not
You know i think it’s the graphic that always finally persuade me to read the book. if i’m having a hard time deciding if i should read the book or not it’s always the graphics that finally makes me read it or not
Lola, some of the stories have the same characters but those
can be read on their own. Some of the other stories are stand-alone. Hope that
answers your question.
Lola, some of the stories have the same characters but those
can be read on their own. Some of the other stories are stand-alone. Hope that
answers your question.
Flight looks pretty good.
Flight looks pretty good.
And the title is pretty cool!
And the title is pretty cool!
Looks mysterious to me!
Looks mysterious to me!
I can’t believe that this is a graphic novel, it’s look different…either way I like graphic novels, and I have a feeling i’m gonna love this one too!
I can’t believe that this is a graphic novel, it’s look different…either way I like graphic novels, and I have a feeling i’m gonna love this one too!
Very mysterious and compelling….
Very mysterious and compelling….
You know, this looks real good. Maybe I’ll give it a try. 🙂 Anyone have any reccommendations??
You know, this looks real good. Maybe I’ll give it a try. 🙂 Anyone have any reccommendations??
I just finished reading The Elite by Jennifer Banash and I really enjoyed it! Its a nice Chick-Lit if you’re into girls in High Society Manhattan.
I just finished reading The Elite by Jennifer Banash and I really enjoyed it! Its a nice Chick-Lit if you’re into girls in High Society Manhattan.
YAY!!! I JUST FINISHED “FAITH OF THE FALLEN”!!!!!!
P.S: ANYONEB WHO READS THIS BOOK, I RECOMMEND THEM THE WFR SAGA!!!
YAY!!! I JUST FINISHED “FAITH OF THE FALLEN”!!!!!!
P.S: ANYONEB WHO READS THIS BOOK, I RECOMMEND THEM THE WFR SAGA!!!
wowsounds like a kewl book
wowsounds like a kewl book
I’d really like to read Flight and get to know the different interesting stories told graphically and many styles of drawings from different authors.
I’d really like to read Flight and get to know the different interesting stories told graphically and many styles of drawings from different authors.
Flight was a really good book. All of the stories were interesting and even the ones without words or speech bubbles were very understandable and sometimes made better sense than other stories. After all, they say one picture could mean a thousand words. And just as I expected there were many different and creative stories.
Flight was a really good book. All of the stories were interesting and even the ones without words or speech bubbles were very understandable and sometimes made better sense than other stories. After all, they say one picture could mean a thousand words. And just as I expected there were many different and creative stories.
The story that I liked most was Worry Dolls by JP Ahonen. Mr. Moore recieve worry dolls for his anniversary with Selma and while sleeping, the worry dolls comes alive and goes into his bain to help. But during that process, they come to obstacles and animates Mr. Moore while he sleeps and the police gets involved. Unable to animate him the right way, Mr. Moore is sent craching into a grocery store and concidentally crashed in on a robbery. In the end, it was hilarious that they found a pair of glasses the female worry doll left behind in Mr. Moore’s brain.
The story that I liked most was Worry Dolls by JP Ahonen. Mr. Moore recieve worry dolls for his anniversary with Selma and while sleeping, the worry dolls comes alive and goes into his bain to help. But during that process, they come to obstacles and animates Mr. Moore while he sleeps and the police gets involved. Unable to animate him the right way, Mr. Moore is sent craching into a grocery store and concidentally crashed in on a robbery. In the end, it was hilarious that they found a pair of glasses the female worry doll left behind in Mr. Moore’s brain.
The cover illustration looks interesting enough.
The cover illustration looks interesting enough.
i read Breadwinner and Parvana’s journey (the 2nd book of the series ). they were pretty great! these books were about a girl named Parvana, her family, and her friends in a wartorn land called Afganistan and how they survived the hard times. i recomend it to everyone who hasn’t read it.
i read Breadwinner and Parvana’s journey (the 2nd book of the series ). they were pretty great! these books were about a girl named Parvana, her family, and her friends in a wartorn land called Afganistan and how they survived the hard times. i recomend it to everyone who hasn’t read it.
I’ve never been a keen reader in reading graphic novels, but I just love the graphics on the cover.
I’ve never been a keen reader in reading graphic novels, but I just love the graphics on the cover.
@ Sarah –> Is Elite a series like Gossip Girl or just 1 boook?
@ Sarah –> Is Elite a series like Gossip Girl or just 1 boook?
The cover doesn’t really catch my eye, the title seems ok, don’t know about this book isn’t really talking to me, not that any book does by its just not grabbing my attention lol
The cover doesn’t really catch my eye, the title seems ok, don’t know about this book isn’t really talking to me, not that any book does by its just not grabbing my attention lol
I just finished “Emiko Superstar” and I thought it was pretty good… The only thing is that the drawing style isn’t fit for me.
I just finished “Emiko Superstar” and I thought it was pretty good… The only thing is that the drawing style isn’t fit for me.
What is Flight about? Is it a compilation of different short comic stories? I really love the cover art…it’s very attractive!
What is Flight about? Is it a compilation of different short comic stories? I really love the cover art…it’s very attractive!
Klu, it’s an anthology of short stories on the theme of “Flight” (hence the title)… 🙂 You should read it. The artworks inside will definitely keep you reading!
Klu, it’s an anthology of short stories on the theme of “Flight” (hence the title)… 🙂 You should read it. The artworks inside will definitely keep you reading!
Oh!I wish I could read this book but gotta wait.
Oh!I wish I could read this book but gotta wait.
this sounds like an awesome story.
this sounds like an awesome story.
WOW. The book looks good.
WOW. The book looks good.
The cover looks gorgeous! But what is it about?
The cover looks gorgeous! But what is it about?
from the cover, i thought the book would be a novel, not graphics. the cover looks really interesting and adventurous!
from the cover, i thought the book would be a novel, not graphics. the cover looks really interesting and adventurous!
Wow the cover reminds me a lot of Dragon Rider, I’ll check it out!
Wow the cover reminds me a lot of Dragon Rider, I’ll check it out!
Sounds cool! Wanna read it!
Sounds cool! Wanna read it!
i read the book and thought it was asome u guys really have to read it
i read the book and thought it was asome u guys really have to read it
Amanda, glad you enjoyed the book! 😀
Amanda, glad you enjoyed the book! 😀
ooohhhh zombies cooollll
ooohhhh zombies cooollll
Looks Intreasting
Looks Intreasting
Kazu Kibuishi…. sounds familiar i think i read a book by him its was called “Daisy Kutter”!Its really good its about a store-keeper who used to be a bandit and Her friend (who was her partner-in-crime) Tom now works as sheriff in the town.Daisy loses at poker to a mogul named Mr. Winters who later hires her to rob a train to “test the integrity of the guard” a supposedly perfect robot defense. Mr. Winters supposedly wants to not prove this foolproof claim. But, he is setting Daisy up for a fall.Daisy and Tom survive, Tom is injured seriously and stuck in a wheelchair at the end of the book. Daisy takes over as sheriff. I hope i didn’t ruin the book for you but i recommend it to each and every one of you!!!I can’t wait to read Flight Volume 6 it came out July 21st right? So it might take a while for it to reach the while so once i see it in the library, i am going to borrow it! I am also happy to see a familar author in the bunch!
Kazu Kibuishi…. sounds familiar i think i read a book by him its was called “Daisy Kutter”!Its really good its about a store-keeper who used to be a bandit and Her friend (who was her partner-in-crime) Tom now works as sheriff in the town.Daisy loses at poker to a mogul named Mr. Winters who later hires her to rob a train to “test the integrity of the guard” a supposedly perfect robot defense. Mr. Winters supposedly wants to not prove this foolproof claim. But, he is setting Daisy up for a fall.Daisy and Tom survive, Tom is injured seriously and stuck in a wheelchair at the end of the book. Daisy takes over as sheriff. I hope i didn’t ruin the book for you but i recommend it to each and every one of you!!!I can’t wait to read Flight Volume 6 it came out July 21st right? So it might take a while for it to reach the while so once i see it in the library, i am going to borrow it! I am also happy to see a familar author in the bunch!
The cover looks cool!
The cover looks cool!
I think i heard of this author before.
I think i heard of this author before.
I read “Flight” at Lillian H. Smith library’s science fiction collection. I liked the editor’s the idea of combining so many comic parts together. :]
I read “Flight” at Lillian H. Smith library’s science fiction collection. I liked the editor’s the idea of combining so many comic parts together. :]
Its been nomminated for Harvey awarrd so it will be good.
Its been nomminated for Harvey awarrd so it will be good.
So what would the book be about? Running away? Flying?
So what would the book be about? Running away? Flying?
Wow the title and cover of Flight
looks and sounds mysterious
the book must be really awesome to get nominated
for the Harvey Awards
Wow the title and cover of Flight
looks and sounds mysterious
the book must be really awesome to get nominated
for the Harvey Awards
John C., it’s pretty much anything relating to Flight and at times, more- so like travelling through time and space, learning about oneself through a journey etc…
Here is a link which provides a preview:
http://www.flightcomics.com/flight5preview/
Hope it will help. 🙂
John C., it’s pretty much anything relating to Flight and at times, more- so like travelling through time and space, learning about oneself through a journey etc…
Here is a link which provides a preview:
http://www.flightcomics.com/flight5preview/
Hope it will help. 🙂
I’m so excited for the new Flight! It’s beautiful.
I’m so excited for the new Flight! It’s beautiful.
flight sounds really good. i shall also read this book after my list is over…lol
flight sounds really good. i shall also read this book after my list is over…lol
hi…….. The cover of this book really gets me into the book. I haven’t read much of his books but, by looking this one it seems that I should start reading his book. I will start with this one it really gets me into it.The cover most of all. It is really fab. Can’t wait to read it. And i am telling the truth!!!!!!! lol 🙂 :>
hi…….. The cover of this book really gets me into the book. I haven’t read much of his books but, by looking this one it seems that I should start reading his book. I will start with this one it really gets me into it.The cover most of all. It is really fab. Can’t wait to read it. And i am telling the truth!!!!!!! lol 🙂 :>
well when i first saw this i was relatvely intrested and wondered what’s it about. even though it’s not my usual type of reading. but i still liked it in the end and found it quite intresting. Even though i had to read the other volumes as well
well when i first saw this i was relatvely intrested and wondered what’s it about. even though it’s not my usual type of reading. but i still liked it in the end and found it quite intresting. Even though i had to read the other volumes as well
O and if you’re thinking about reading this you should probaly try and read the other volumes first so you get an understanding of what’s happened so far
O and if you’re thinking about reading this you should probaly try and read the other volumes first so you get an understanding of what’s happened so far
this is an interestingbook, il think about reading it
this is an interestingbook, il think about reading it
Hmm..the cover of the book has me wanting more of it. I shall order the book now. 😉
Hmm..the cover of the book has me wanting more of it. I shall order the book now. 😉
Ok so i finally read some of the other volumes and it defiantely helped me understand this volume. and i think i’ve actually gotten more interested in it than i thought i would so i’m glad i checked this out
Ok so i finally read some of the other volumes and it defiantely helped me understand this volume. and i think i’ve actually gotten more interested in it than i thought i would so i’m glad i checked this out
The cover is pretty imanginative isn’t it not t bad. they could have added things to make it more intresting but i still think they did alright
The cover is pretty imanginative isn’t it not t bad. they could have added things to make it more intresting but i still think they did alright
So far the books have been good i’m on the second volume now an i’ve liked it so far
So far the books have been good i’m on the second volume now an i’ve liked it so far
Really i’m still waiting for the 4th volume
Really i’m still waiting for the 4th volume
Wierd i mostly read this story out of order, and though i rarley do that it wasn’t so hard to figure it out and put the plot together
Wierd i mostly read this story out of order, and though i rarley do that it wasn’t so hard to figure it out and put the plot together
But i’d suggest for anybody who’s reading this graphic novel to try and read it in order it’s just much easier that way and etter overall
But i’d suggest for anybody who’s reading this graphic novel to try and read it in order it’s just much easier that way and etter overall
P.S sorry forgot to add this, becuase flight is a decent graphic novel nd should be read it order for full enjoyablitly
P.S sorry forgot to add this, becuase flight is a decent graphic novel nd should be read it order for full enjoyablitly
I agree, if you’re ever going to read a series always try to read it in order. i’ve had the misfortune of reading a book in a aseries that was the second one. and when i finally read the first one i already kinda knew the outcome so it jsut makes it less exciting when you’re reading something out of order
I agree, if you’re ever going to read a series always try to read it in order. i’ve had the misfortune of reading a book in a aseries that was the second one. and when i finally read the first one i already kinda knew the outcome so it jsut makes it less exciting when you’re reading something out of order
Though i do have a friend who actually likes to read the ending of the book then go backwards like that. though i don’t know how she does it she does and she likes it that way it still amazes me everytime
Though i do have a friend who actually likes to read the ending of the book then go backwards like that. though i don’t know how she does it she does and she likes it that way it still amazes me everytime
Well i think that, it just goes to show how everyone has their own reading style, one of my friend still read while moving her mouth. though i’ve pointed this out to her she says she likes it that way.
Well i think that, it just goes to show how everyone has their own reading style, one of my friend still read while moving her mouth. though i’ve pointed this out to her she says she likes it that way.
That’s true. i also have a friend who read by putting his finger on the words while reading just so he can stay in place and know where he is. though i’m trying to help him get out of the habit
That’s true. i also have a friend who read by putting his finger on the words while reading just so he can stay in place and know where he is. though i’m trying to help him get out of the habit
Actually tomorrow i’ll be meeting up with him to help him at the library. maybe i’ll find flight there who know i can always hope
Actually tomorrow i’ll be meeting up with him to help him at the library. maybe i’ll find flight there who know i can always hope
Yup you sure can. actually it was by pure luck i found twilight at the library just on the shelf. i still remember how shocked and happy i was when i saw it i actually even ran through the library. because i saw it from far away. ( I saw the apple on the side) and somehow i knew it was twilight.
Yup you sure can. actually it was by pure luck i found twilight at the library just on the shelf. i still remember how shocked and happy i was when i saw it i actually even ran through the library. because i saw it from far away. ( I saw the apple on the side) and somehow i knew it was twilight.
It’s amazing the great book you can find if you went to the library instead of just relying the putting a hold on the books through the computer.
It’s amazing the great book you can find if you went to the library instead of just relying the putting a hold on the books through the computer.
That is true, i’ve found more amazing books true simply roaming the library than i have putting a hold through the computer
That is true, i’ve found more amazing books true simply roaming the library than i have putting a hold through the computer
Oh i just finally realize that volume 6 is already out that’s great. i wonder how soon the library can get it
Oh i just finally realize that volume 6 is already out that’s great. i wonder how soon the library can get it
Well i hope it’s soon though now i have to go check the library and see if they have it
Well i hope it’s soon though now i have to go check the library and see if they have it
Yup i think that’s probaly the best way to find most of the good books
Yup i think that’s probaly the best way to find most of the good books
’cause you never know wher the good books are in a big library
’cause you never know wher the good books are in a big library
I always usually try to go to two or more library so i have a better chance of finding something good when i have time
I always usually try to go to two or more library so i have a better chance of finding something good when i have time
Ya that’s smart, though i can’t ’cause i only have one library that’s close enough for me to bike to or walk but that’s it any further and i need a bus or car
Ya that’s smart, though i can’t ’cause i only have one library that’s close enough for me to bike to or walk but that’s it any further and i need a bus or car
But luckly we have bookmobiles in out neighbourhood thoug we havn’t gone in a long time there’s always that kind of oppurtunity
But luckly we have bookmobiles in out neighbourhood thoug we havn’t gone in a long time there’s always that kind of oppurtunity
Wow they still have those, you still have those amazing
Wow they still have those, you still have those amazing
Now i wish we still had those. but i’m not sure if we ever did
Now i wish we still had those. but i’m not sure if we ever did
Oh yay flight was nomnated for te harvey award though i havn’t heard of those awards and good to see it’s getting reconized
Oh yay flight was nomnated for te harvey award though i havn’t heard of those awards and good to see it’s getting reconized
Wow that pretty cool, for it to have been nominated like that defiantely deserves it
Wow that pretty cool, for it to have been nominated like that defiantely deserves it
Actually i just asked my mom and she said that ya there was a bookmobile but she doesn’t know if it’s still here or not
Actually i just asked my mom and she said that ya there was a bookmobile but she doesn’t know if it’s still here or not
So i’ll have a bit of an adventure today looking around and asking if the bookmobile still comes here
So i’ll have a bit of an adventure today looking around and asking if the bookmobile still comes here
lol but’s that kinda coool, you get to have a bit of fun looking for something, maybe i should do that with my friends too. make like a real mystery Of Where Did The BookMobile Go?
lol but’s that kinda coool, you get to have a bit of fun looking for something, maybe i should do that with my friends too. make like a real mystery Of Where Did The BookMobile Go?
Ya that’s totally awesome, the only place i play much in is the park now, it’d be awesome to be able to go out on an adventure like that so ya totally go for it. it’d become a good get together for all your friends
Ya that’s totally awesome, the only place i play much in is the park now, it’d be awesome to be able to go out on an adventure like that so ya totally go for it. it’d become a good get together for all your friends
Really then ya i’ll probaly go for it now, jsut gotta get my friends in on it too now
Really then ya i’ll probaly go for it now, jsut gotta get my friends in on it too now
lol Good Luck!!
lol Good Luck!!
Ya good luck and have fun
Ya good luck and have fun
I also like the title of this story
I also like the title of this story
It seems to have been a good title of the story
It seems to have been a good title of the story
Yup that’s true. The title fits the cover as well
Yup that’s true. The title fits the cover as well
I wonder how the other covers looked
I wonder how the other covers looked
They’re probaly jsut as nice as well
They’re probaly jsut as nice as well
Flight was an intresting read
Flight was an intresting read
I can’t say i absolutely loved it, but it was still intresting
I can’t say i absolutely loved it, but it was still intresting
Maybe the next volume will make it better
Maybe the next volume will make it better
Actually i still don’t know when volume 6 is comeing out
Actually i still don’t know when volume 6 is comeing out
Oh never mind, lol it’s already out
Oh never mind, lol it’s already out
Well if it’s out, i wonder if it’s there in the library catolauge yet
Well if it’s out, i wonder if it’s there in the library catolauge yet
Well it’s nice to know that the 6th volume is already out
Well it’s nice to know that the 6th volume is already out
Ah, I’ve read the Flight volumes before this one. I liked some of the short stories, there are definitely some seriously good ones in them, my only complaint is that some of them were all too…cute. Y’know what I mean? Maybe I’m old, but it’ll be cool to see different stories, ones that do not involve too many big eyed children or big eyed smiling monsters. Although I have no complaints there, they’re too cute ;D I’m looking forward to reading this volume.
Ah, I’ve read the Flight volumes before this one. I liked some of the short stories, there are definitely some seriously good ones in them, my only complaint is that some of them were all too…cute. Y’know what I mean? Maybe I’m old, but it’ll be cool to see different stories, ones that do not involve too many big eyed children or big eyed smiling monsters. Although I have no complaints there, they’re too cute ;D I’m looking forward to reading this volume.