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This unusual book was first published in 1973 under the title "Maus: A Survivor's Tale." In 1991, this was followed "Maus II: And Here my Troubles Began." This is one of a kind essential reading. Do you agree ? Peter Kubicek

David 1973? Try 1986.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/27/us...…more1973? Try 1986.

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It is worth reading?

Jim Unequivocally yes. It will forever change anyone’s opinion that graphic novels are a “kids thing” or “nerds”.
The story may be told primarily in pictu…moreUnequivocally yes. It will forever change anyone’s opinion that graphic novels are a “kids thing” or “nerds”.
The story may be told primarily in pictures, but they illustrate a rich, powerful true story of a father and his son, who learns what his father’s unbelievable struggle in a dark time in history affected not only him, but his own life as well decades later. The animal symbolism is parallel to that of Animal Farm, but far more lucrative in using art and words to do so.(less)

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What age is this book appropriate for? My 13 year old started reading Maus this past summer and had to put it down due to the graphic nature of the writing. Unfortunately his English teacher is including it in this years curriculum. Before I talk to the English teacher I thought I'd ask others what they think.... Thank You!

Milo Paulus 13 might be young because it is dark and sometimes graphic, but it's never too young to introduce a young person to the brilliance that is this book, …more13 might be young because it is dark and sometimes graphic, but it's never too young to introduce a young person to the brilliance that is this book, plus it will teach him/her about the Holocaust which is very important.
It's a good introduction because the panels are great, and since it's with animals it might be easier to digest?(less)

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do u know the way?

Yael Bernal

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I read somewhere that this book won a number of YA Awards. I can't find any evidence of that and I am not sure I would label it as YA. Does anyone have any insight into this?

Trevor It’s won several awards but as far as I know none of them celebrate achievements in YA. It strikes me as very much an “adult” book in tone and subject…moreIt’s won several awards but as far as I know none of them celebrate achievements in YA. It strikes me as very much an “adult” book in tone and subject matter.(less)

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