60 pages 2 hours read

Cece Bell

El Deafo

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.

Before You Read

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

El Deafo by Cece Bell is widely praised for its heartfelt and humorous depiction of growing up with a hearing impairment. The graphic novel format and engaging illustrations appeal to both children and adults. While some note that certain plot points feel rushed, most agree that the book is an empowering and enlightening read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read El Deafo?

Readers who enjoy El Deafo by Cece Bell are typically middle-grade students who appreciate graphic novels that address themes of growing up, friendship, and overcoming challenges. Fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile or Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl will likely find Bell's autobiographical story both heartwarming and relatable.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Book Details

Genre
Humor
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Themes
Identity: Gender
Relationships: Friendship
Identity: Disability
Topics
Disability