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GENRE STUDY Graphic novels are longer fictional stories told
in comic-strip format.
• Graphic novels tell stories through speech bubbles and

illustrated panels.
• Authors of graphic novels tell the story through the plot—

the main events of the story. The plot includes a conflict, or
problem, and the resolution, or how the problem is solved.
• Some graphic novels include a theme or lesson learned by

the main character.

SET A PURPOSE Think about the title and genre of this text.
What is an alliance? What is the difference between an alliance and
a friendship? Have you ever had an alliance with others? Write your
ideas below.

CRITICAL
VOCABULARY

cipher

sophisticated

theory
Meet the Author:
Eleanor Davis miscellaneous

pursuers

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