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Flight Explorer Volume 1
Editor / Art Director Kazu Kibuishi (2008) , 80-120 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Flight Explorer Volume 1 is
composed of ten action packed stories.
From jumping on the head of a talking
mushroom to laying on your back and
looking at falling snowflakes with a
monster, each story is sure to take the
reader on a surprise adventure. A
heroic goldfish and a space girl with a
wishing sock are just a few of the cast
of unusual characters scattered
throughout this graphic novel. Young
readers will enjoy additional volumes
in this colorful series. Included at
the end of this novel is a brief note
on the 10 artists who contributed to
this story.
Reviewed by: Emily / South County Regional Library
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Wonderland
Tommy Kovac (2008) , 120-160 pages
Illustrated by Sonny Liew
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fantasy, Graphic Novels
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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It seems like it’s only been minutes
since the Queen of Hearts had someone’s
head chopped off, and she cannot wait
for her next victims! For the White
Rabbit and his maid, Mary Ann, this is
not a good day . . . especially when
the Queen decides that they are
traitors to the crown and next on the
chopping block. Now Mary Ann and the
Rabbit must escape the Queen, a
Jabberwocky monster, and even exile in
a treacle well. Can they escape
Wonderland’s own special madness?
Everything turns “curiouser and
curiouser” in this whimsically
illustrated story which delights in
nonsense.
Reviewed by: Amanda / Sugar Creek
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Amelia Rules! 3, Superheroes
Jimmy Gownley (2006) , 160-200 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Humor, Novello
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Amelia and her friends are out of
school for the
summer. It starts out wonderfully and
then Amelia learns that her mother has
inherited a house and they will be
moving across town. But, things work
out
when her Aunt Tanner takes the house
instead and Amelia can stay close to
her friends. Many of the adventures in
this volume happen in Aunt Tanner’s
neighborhood. They include encounters
with a “ninja” gang, a group who
publishes a magazine called “Tweenie
Zeenie," and her superhero-crazy
friend’s determination to stop all the
evil Steves of the world. What!?!, you
say? You will have to read this book to
learn how all of this is related. This
volume is truly mini-comic books within
a big graphic novel, as Gownley has
some
of the kids thinking or dreaming about
being superheroes themselves.
Reviewed by: Anonymous / Anonymous
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Babymouse: Rock Star
Jennifer L Holm and Matthew Holm (2006) , 80-120 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Graphic Novels
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Babymouse is endearing, enchanting and
a
decidedly daydreamy character-- and she
is the Star in her own series of
graphic novels. Like all other kids (or
mice!) she has high hopes of becoming
rich and famous. But if that won't
happen, she at least wants to learn how
to survive school with its yucky
meatloaf, miserable bus rides and
Felicia Furrypaws, the school bully.
Babymouse wants to share her
love of music , namely flute playing,
with her family and the rest of the
world. What she lacks in talent, she
makes up for in passion. The result is
music to the ears! Enjoy the rest of
the series, too.
Reviewed by: Jo / Morrison Regional Library
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Go Girl!
Trina Robbins (2006) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Graphic Novels
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One reason that superhero comic books
are traditionally "boys only" is that
girls frequently feel alienated by the
characters. This graphic novel is
an attempt to create a female superhero
girls can relate to. Janet Goldman
used to be superhero Go-Go-Girl back in
the seventies, but hung up her cape to
have a family. However, her daughter
Lindsay has inherited her powers and
now fights crime as Go Girl! This is a
charming and inventive comic showing a
strong young woman who worries both
about fighting evil and passing her
algebra test. The artwork is clean and
precise and the stories are cleverly
told. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by: Ian / North County Regional Library
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