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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for BRAVE NEW POND
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 27, 2011
by Jennifer L. Holm, illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm, by Matthew Holm, illustrated by Matthew Holm

"Any day there's a new Squish (or Babymouse, for that matter) is Pizza Day. (Graphic novel. 7-9)"
The single-celled everylad who oozed from the Babymouse series to start one of his own in Squish #1: Super Amoeba (2011) tries hanging with the cool crowd. Read full book review >
Cover art for SQUISH, SUPER AMOEBA
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 24, 2011

"If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does. (Graphic novel. 7-9)"
The hilarious misadventures of a hapless young everylad who happens to be an amoeba. Read full book review >
Cover art for GABBY & GATOR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 28, 2010
by James Burks, illustrated by James Burks, developed by Yen Press

"Regardless, on either paper or screen, young readers will enjoy following these unlikely partners as they help each other work through personal hang-ups while evading a Taser-wielding Animal Control officer. (iPad graphic-novel app. 6-8)"
A comical and cinematic tale centers on the budding friendship between a bullied young vegetarian and a carnivorous alligator with water issues (thanks to being flushed down a toilet when small). Read full book review >
Cover art for THE DRAINED BRAINS CAPER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
by Trina Robbins, illustrated by Tyler Page

"With the setup accomplished, readers can hope that now the actual mysteries can begin. (Graphic mystery. 8-12)"
Thirteen-year-old Megan Yamamura is new in Chicagoland. Read full book review >
Cover art for DAYDREAMS OF A SOLITARY HAMSTER
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 20, 2010
by Astrid Desbordes, illustrated by Pauline Martin, translated by Claudia Bedrick

"Yes, let's. (Graphic picture book. 6-8)"
A hamster with an irritating lack of social skills fails to alienate a cast of small woodland creatures in this strange import. Read full book review >
Cover art for BENNY AND PENNY IN THE TOY BREAKER
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2010
by Geoffrey Hayes, illustrated by Geoffrey Hayes

"A thought-provoking episode just right for the I Can Read set. (Graphic early reader. 5-7)"
The popular and Geisel Award–winning mouse sibs (Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!, 2009) meet their greatest challenge yet when hard-playing, toy-breaking cousin Bo saunters over for a visit. Read full book review >