graphic novels
nounUK /ˈɡræf.ɪk ˈnɒv.əlz/
US /ˈɡræf.ɪk ˈnɑː.vəlz/
Graphic novels are long stories told with pictures and words, like a big comic book.
My sister loves reading graphic novels because the pictures make the stories fun.
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2. A book-length comic that tells a complete story in one volume.
The library added a new shelf of graphic novels for teens.
3. A format used for serious topics like history or memoirs, not just superheroes.
Her graphic novel about growing up in another country won an award.
4. Stories where the art is as important as the words.
Teachers use graphic novels to help kids who find long text hard to read.