The Storm in the Barn

The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan



My rating: 4 of 5 stars


It is 1937, Kansas, the age of dust. No one has seen or smelled rain in 7 years. The only storms are Dust Storms; howling wind, billowing dust, dirt blackened sky, deadly. Jack is lonely, unneeded by his frustrated father, and generally considered worthless. When he stumbles upon an abandoned barn that feels and smells strange he begins to wonder if maybe he is going mad, or maybe, just maybe, he can do something to help his family and everyone else.

Storm in the Barn is a story told in words and pictures, a graphic novel. The scenes show the depressing landscape of the dust bowl and characters facial expressions reveal their inner thoughts. The few words are poignant and add just enough to move the story along. This is an exciting view into surviving the Dust Bowl, with mysterious creatures and everyday heroism thrown in. Highly Recommended.

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