Sala, Richard. Cat Burglar Black. New York: Roaring Book Press, 2009.
Review:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Genre: Mystery - Graphic Novel
I really enjoyed Richard Sala's graphic novel Cat Burglar Black. Despite it being a quick read, as it is only 126 pages, there are great illustrations with an entertaining storyline. The graphic novel is about an orphaned, female, teenager named K Westree. She is sent off to Bellsong Academy For Girls where she meets three other girls that are just like her: a graceful, acrobatic, and sneaky. This eventually makes them become burglars. While being at the academy, they are given a mission of stealing three very important portraits. Being in possession of these three portraits will give the possessor clues on how to find the hidden treasure.
I liked this graphic novel even more when it touched upon some events that teens are experiencing and maybe even struggling with. Some of these topics include: self-esteem, family bonds, personal relationships, moral dilemmas, and body issues. One thing I really liked was the author chose for K Westree to be an albino teenager. She has been asked why she doesn't dye her white hair to a different colour, but she just says that "it makes me feel connected to my family or something... it's hard to explain" (Sala: 13). This little characteristic trait that K Westree has allows for many teens to relate to the main character as they can feel like they are not alone when even though they feel as if they are different in some shape or form from the rest of their peers.
I defiantly recommend this graphic novel to any teen or individual that wants a mystery and some quick entertainment. The one disappointment is that the last few pages hints towards a second volume, but after researching online, I haven't come across this book becoming a series.
What is up with me always choosing graphic novels that seems as if they will be continued but they're not going to be?
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