Emiline: Knight in Training

K-Gr 2-Emiline is a young knight in training, with brown skin and textured hair worn in two puffs. Though she has mastered many skills, she struggles with reading. She is dyslexic and sees words as a floating jumble. Emiline's learning disability distresses her, but her supportive teacher and classmates offer encouragement and focus on her many strengths. Dreamy watercolors depict the knights in training embarking on a quest to move mountain dragon eggs. Their journey is filled with lush backdrops with mystical flora and fauna. As Emiline practices her reading, she makes slow but steady progress. When her class encounters a plant that induces sleep, Emiline must act quickly to deliver the eggs safely. Emiline is brave, compassionate, and determined--traits that will empower readers with learning disabilities themselves. A dyslexic-friendly font makes the story inviting to readers of all abilities. VERDICT This graphic novel is a solid purchase for most collections and will resonate with readers who have learning disabilities and those who enjoy fantasy and adventure.-Samantha Lumetta, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH