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Gr 4–7—New York City's quintessential sights and sounds and hustle and bustle are beautifully captured in this exciting graphic novel. Lost in NYC unfolds via multiple adventures. First, there's Pablo, the new kid in school. His smart and resourceful classmate Alicia offers to be his partner on the class field trip to the Empire State Building. The students will be taking the subway there, so before setting off, Mr. Bartle dives into an engrossing history lesson about the Empire State Building and the construction of New York City's subway system. Spiegelman and García Sánchez's set the narr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

New York City, full of teeming crowds, frenetic energy, and looming skyscrapers, is also well known for its subway, which has been transporting visitors and locals alike for over a century. It is this iconic transportation system that Mr. Bartle’s sixth graders explore on their way to the Empire State Building, among them newcomer Pablo, angry at having to start at yet another school. In the busy station, the class listens as their rumpled teacher holds forth on the history of t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Color by Lola Moral. Mr. Bartle's sixth graders explore the NYC subway on their way to the Empire State Building. Newcomer Pablo, a self-described lone wolf, gets o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This appealing comics-style picture book (the Spanish-language edition of Lost in NYC: A Subway Adventure) seamlessly combines an engaging story line, interesting facts, and strong visuals. Pablo and Alicia's relationship develops organically throughout the book. Readers will be pleased that the two decide that they're friends by the time they reach the Empire State Building...Log In or Sign Up to Read More