Frida Kahlo
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Frida Kahlo

By James Buckley Jr., Cassie Anderson (Illustrator)

Part of the Show Me History! series

A young artist transforms personal pain into revolutionary art.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 79 ratings
96 pages· 7,054 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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After a life-altering accident, Frida Kahlo's dreams of becoming a doctor are shattered. Turning to painting for solace, she crafts a unique style blending Mexican folk art with personal themes. Her introspective and surrealist works captivate the art world, redefining what art can be. Discover the journey of this groundbreaking artist in a vibrant graphic novel that captures her spirit and legacy.

From the publisher

This kid-friendly biography of esteemed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo uses a graphic novel format to tell the true story of the woman who led an artistic revolution. After an accident at age 18 dashed her dream of attending medical school and becoming a doctor, Frida Kahlo turned to painting as a form of therapy. Over the next few years, she developed an introspective and surrealist style that soon became a sensation in the art world. By incorporating aspects of Mexican folk art with deeply personal themes, Kahlo’s paintings revolutionized not only Mexican art but the very essence of what art could be. Frida Kahlo: Revolutionary Painter! is a biography of this groundbreaking artist, told in a full-color graphic novel format that will appeal to a wide audience.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
96
Words
7,054
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
GN630L
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about artistsBooks about MexicoBooks about paintingBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
518484
Publication
Published
September 14, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781645174332

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