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... as a cowboy or maybe a highwayman. He finally gets himself into a bundle of trouble when he tries to realize his dream. Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs (2002) Follow the story of Brigg’s parents, a lady’s maid and a milkman, from their first chance meeting in 1928 through to the end ...

... Sandman is pretty legendary and probably a good series to start with. Raymond Brigg's social history starring his parents Ethel and Ernest is also worth checking out. I'm sure others will have suggestions too.

Finished Ethel and Ernest Raymond Briggs illustrator of The Snowman's memoir of his parents life. A moving account told through illustrations

If you like reading nonfiction you might like Raymond Briggs' graphic novel Ethel and Ernest - it's the story of his parents' lives and is an exceptional read. It's much better than it sounds, trust me.

... 9 The Adventures of Johnny Bunko by Daniel H Pink 1-11-09 Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon and Dean Hale 1-13-09 Ethel and Ernest: A True Story by Raymond Briggs 1-17-09 The Arrival by Shaun Tan 1-18-09 Fables: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham 1-18-09 The Magical ...

... I read this year and loved were: Blankets The Invention of Hugo Cabret The Arrival or anything by Shaun Tan Ethel and Ernest or almost anything by Raymond Briggs Fun Home by Alison Bechdel Persepolis

... lle Graphic novels/memoirs: The Invention of Hugo Cabret Persepolis Blankets The Arrival Ethel and Ernest The Lost Thing Short Stories: Interpreter of Maladies Olive Kitteridge Come to Me - (Amy Bloom) Nonfiction: ...

... not touching the "is a picture book a real book and can I count it" thing with a barge pole. I looked at the pictures in Ethel and Ernest in about 20 minutes and counted it...of course, I "read" it three times, so that's about an hour altogether. *whistling with mock innocence*

... 7299362.01._SX140_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg"> 98. Gentleman Jim by Raymond Briggs. Graphic novel by the author of Ethel and Ernest. Bittersweet story of Jim who, bored with his long-standing job of cleaning toilets, imagines himself in all sorts of exciting jobs and lifestyles, from ...

Thanks Terri - I cannot remember if I have read Ethel and Ernest so I will go back and revisit. I discovered Briggs reading with my kids - the Father Christmas book is laugh out loud funny. He makes Santa into such a grumpy and 'human' character - it is my favourite Christmas read.

A couple of interesting picks here, kiwi! Have you read Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs? It's the story of his mom and dad (and peripherally himself) before and during WWII. Stellar book.

... Funke 9. Lost in a Good Book Jasper Fforde 5. Non-fiction COMPLETE 1. Ethel and Ernest Raymond Briggs 2. Pyongyang, Delise 3. Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas 4. Mend ...

... Country Quartet in Autumn The Pursuit of Love Away (Early Reviewer) The Story of Forgetting (Early Reviewer) Ethel and Ernest Amphigorey Fingersmith Snow Flower and the Secret Fan And my TBR list? Don't get me started!

33. Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs. Sweet graphic memoir; Briggs tells the story of his parents from marriage to death. The author plays a minor role in the story, which takes place in England in the 30s through the 70s. Poignant tale.

... by Ishmael Beah Klee Wyck by Emily Carr If They Give You Lined Paper Write Sideways by Daniel Quinn Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs Author touchstones still acting up..

What Janet and John Did Next by Mick Sturbs The Prince and the Lily by James Brough Ethel and Ernest by Raymond Briggs The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens