O'Malley, B. (2004). Scott Pilgrim, vol.1: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life. Oregon: Oni Press. ISBN: 1932664084
Plot Summary
Scott Pilgrim is a 23 year old Canadian slacker who plays bass in a band called Sex Bob-omb. In this volume he is in a relationship with a 17 year old named Knives-Chau and they have a pretty platonic relationship. He begins having dreams about Ramona Flowers who is a hipster rollerblader who delivers books from Amazon.com. His world is turned upside down when his relationship with Ramona is turned into a chaotic misadventure.
Critical Evaluation
I have always loved this series. I think the references to pop culture such as bands, lingo, and underground artists grabs teens attention and holds them until the end. This graphic novel is hilarious, sad, and true to teenage life. Mixed in is off the wall adventure and crazy behaivor that carries the story from page to page.
Readers Annotation
You thought that you had problems!
Author's Information
Bryan O'Malley was born February 21, 1979 to his Koren mother and Canadian father in Ontario, Canada. He attended the University of Western Ontario and studied film, but later dropped out. He then started illustrating and lettering for Oni Press. His first graphic novel was Lost at Sea.
He released his 6th and final Scott Pilgrim graphic novel in July 2010. He is also a songwriter and musician and he is married to cartoonist Hope Larson. They moved to Los Angeles in 2010. Bryan has won and been nominated for many awards and honors nation wide.
Genre
Graphic Novel
Curriculum Ties
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Booktalking Ideas
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Reading Level/Interest Age
9-12th grade/ Young Adult-Adult
Challenge Issues
Underage sex, drug and alcohol use. Violence and strong language.
O'Malley has received numerous awards and honors nationwide. If challenges occur, librarians will offer their Collection Development Policy.
Reason for Selection
My husband owns all of the volumes and I have become a huge fan.
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