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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 9 - 11 years old


Cover art for THE SUPER-DUPER DOG PARK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011

"Both colorful and high spirited, this title will give new readers a good run for their money. (Graphic early reader. 6-9)"
In cartoon format and awash with voice and thought bubbles, kids and canines make a day of it at the dog park. Read full book review >
Cover art for FASHION KITTY AND THE B.O.Y.S.
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011

"Fashion Kitty has plenty of fans and won't go out of style anytime soon. This installment, however, requires a bit more attentiveness than her previous outings. (creative ideas for crafty kitties; not seen) (Graphic novel. 8-12)"
Fashion Kitty has met her share of enemies, but Leon Lambaster the III is the most devious, dastardly of all. Read full book review >
Cover art for TRICKY COYOTE TALES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
by Chris Schweizer, illustrated by Chad Thomas

"Folktale purists will be driven looney tunes, but so what if the tone isn't completely authentic--who doesn't like to see a coyote fall off a cliff? (Graphic novel. 7-10)"
Not every folktale collection includes the words "BONK BONK BONK," but they fit perfectly here. Read full book review >
Cover art for FISH YOU WERE HERE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue

"Great graphic tales for young readers and animal lovers; long may Sasspants detect! (Graphic mystery. 7-11)"
Will the Help Wanted sign in the window of Mr. Venezi's Pets & Stuff Shop bring good or ill? Read full book review >
Cover art for SIDEKICKS
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2011
by Dan Santat, illustrated by Dan Santat

"Extremely entertaining. (Graphic fiction. 8-12)"
A veritable bonanza of capes, heroes and pets with superpowers abounds in illustrator Santat's first solo graphic novel. 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 >