A graphic novel can be defined as a book-length comic. ... The story follows the main character Marjane and her family as she changes from a peace loving little girl to a rebellious teenager obsessed with making change. ... One theme of Persepolis that separates it from most of the novels we read, and one that I really appreciated, was women and femininity. ... I would recommend this book specifically for 9th-12th grade. ... Who wouldn't want a picture book with a deeper meaning?...

• Word Count: 1310
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School