Written by Noelle Stevenson
Nimona, a graphic novel, begins in a faraway kingdom. Nimona is a mysterious teenage girl who crashes into the lab of villain Ballister. She becomes his “sidekick” and helps to facilitate his villainous plans. They discover the Institution has been stockpiling a poisonous plant. Together their focus becomes to fight and expose the Institution. The real battles come between the characters Nimona, Ballister and Blackheart, as Nimona’s powers are exposed and her mysterious past comes to light. This story is filled with adventure, humor and spunk. Fun graphics and an amazing heroine! A book you won’t want to miss!
Review by Jennifer Merkley, Churchill Jr. High Media Center
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 7 and up
Nimona
Written by Noelle Stevenson
HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
266 pages
Release Date: May 12, 2015
