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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 9 - 11 years old


Cover art for PILOT & HUXLEY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Dan McGuiness, illustrated by Dan McGuiness

"It's just too easy to see who inspired it. (Graphic novel. 7-9)"
It's surprising that a book with zombies and talking celery isn't quite goofy enough to work. Read full book review >
Cover art for ZITA THE SPACEGIRL
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
by Ben Hatke, illustrated by Ben Hatke

"Be prepared to blast off; this debut is truly out of this world. (Graphic science fiction. 9-12)"
A headstrong young girl makes a hasty decision and finds herself in a galaxy far, far away in this graphic-novel shining star. Read full book review >
Cover art for PILOT & HUXLEY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2011
by Dan McGuiness, illustrated by Dan McGuiness

"While the ick factor is high, the actual plot is pretty thin; still, Captain Underpants fans will probably enjoy this mucous-drenched romp. (Graphic fiction. 9-12)"
A zany, gross-out graphic novel that reads like a madcap, G-rated South Park episode. 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 MEANWHILE
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2010
by Jason Shiga, illustrated by Jason Shiga

"That said, make your choice carefully. (Graphic fiction. 10 & up)"
All choices have weight, even the most banal. Read full book review >
Cover art for CITY IN PERIL!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2009
by Paul Collicutt, illustrated by Paul Collicutt

"Multiples are not a bad idea. (Graphic fiction. 8-11)"
Curtis is a walking, talking lighthouse-headed robot who protects the coast of Robot City with his trusty human crew, Ali and Steve. Read full book review >