May 07, 2013DeltaQueen50 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan is a graphic novel that seems to be a blend of a folk tale with a coming of age story. Set in 1930’s Kansas, the artwork depicts the dust, wind and dryness of the countryside.
The tall tale of the story comes when Jack meets a watery presence in the barn next door and realizes he must be the one to defeat this monster in order to bring the rain back.
A simple, heart-felt story that was an interesting, quick read and the plain, unadorned illustrations captures the bleakness of the landscape and the hopelessness of the people living in it.
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The Storm in the Barn