Comedy/Humor – Page 327 – Cannonball Read 17

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Pandora’s Legacy by Kara Leopard

December 2, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Pandora’s Legacy was one of those books that I judged by the cover. I know! One should not do that, but sometimes (especially with graphic novels) I figured I had an idea of the fantasy, realism and levels of scary vs. thriller. I do not like SCARY. Thriller on the other hand, I am a fan of. I like intellectual thrills Kara Leopard has a fun story taking on Greek myths. She might not follow the story a hundred percent (or at least how I […]

Fly me to the moon!

Science Comics: Solar System: Our Place in Space by Rosemary Mosco

November 29, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I was never a science kid. However, if I had some of the graphic novels that First Second does for their Science Comics series, I might have been. And in the Science Comics: Solar System: Our Place in Space by Rosemary Mosco (illustrations by Jon Chad), we learn about the solar system in a clever and cute way. Two best friends, Sara (home sick) and Jill (trying to cheer her up by stopping her boredom) tell a story of how their pets (in true tongue-in-cheek […]

Road trip!

Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths by Graham Annable

November 29, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

As you know I greatly enjoy First Second graphic novels. But even a favorite publisher (or author) can have a bust occasionally. And I was afraid the Peter & Ernesto: The Lost Sloths was going to be one for them. And it almost was a not good book, as it started out weak. Thankfully it did pick up as the simple story went on. The large panels help block the story. Easy/early readers could have fun exploring the text and illustrations. Some names of the […]

No D.I.D here, the gal SAVES the monster and the day!

Monster Mayhem by Christopher Eliopoulos

November 29, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

My new recommendation for the middle grade reader (and slightly younger) is Monster Mayhem by Christopher Eliopoulos. At first, I figured it was just going to be some “bathroom humor” and not the fun kind (oh come on, you know you have laughed at one poop or fart joke in your life….). But what it turned out to be is a cute, funny, sweet and heavy with movie monsters and science graphic novel for the ages 8 to 10. Zoe is a super-smart young girl […]

Superheroes come in all shapes, sizes and plant material

The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid by Kirk Scroggs

November 29, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Do you like puns, bad jokes, typical science fiction stories and friendship? Then you should try The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid by Kirk Scroggs. This graphic novel, for ages 8 to 10 (up to young 12) is a “what could happen if Swamp Thing was a middle school kid instead of being a big ol’ Swamp Thing Man” story. We follow middle-schooler, Russel, as he deals with being different (he has one very large arm, is green, has a carrot finger, tendrils and is […]

Give a little love

The Love Letter by Anika Aldamuy Denise

November 29, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

What do you feel when you find a letter on the ground? One that has a poetic love note attached? Why, you feel all sorts of things! And when Hedgehog, Bunny and Squirrel find such a letter, some mix-ups might occur, but in the end, they all learn what The Love Letter is really about. Anika Aldamuy Denise’s story about friendship is sweet and cozy. While a bit predictable to the adult reader, a child might be surprised about who wrote (and why they wrote) […]

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Zirza on A Gothic Classic for a ReasonIt's one of those wish-you-could-read-it-again-for-the-first-time books. I loved it.
Emmalita on “It came to something when you found yourself hoping that the footsteps you heard were ghosts.”I loved the ending! I don’t think it’s been out long enough to talk about why though.
Dixie on Track Her Down by Melinda LeighI am just starting Track Her Down and I have read them all in order till now and thought I...
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