Set to Sea by Drew Weing

I was filling in at another branch this week, and took advantage of the fact by snagging every YA graphic novel on their shelves that I hadn't read.  Okay, not every graphic novel.  I left the ones where they didn't have volume one in the series behind.  But my To Read pile has grown about 2 1/2 feet taller.

The first thing I pulled out of the pile was a charming little book called Set to Sea.  A tiny book with just one panel per page, it tells the story of a young poet who is sent to sea against his wishes, only to discover that life at sea is a good muse for a poet.  The book is nearly wordless, a feat of storytelling which always impresses me when it's this well done.

Graphic novels are more than just superheros and Sailor Moon.  If you're not familiar with what's out there, or want to read something a little different, pick this one up.  It's short enough to read on your coffee break, and it's well worth the time.