Cathy G. Johnson introduces a diverse cast of middle-school soccer players who learn that you don’t necessarily need to play a sport to be a team in this engaging graphic novel.
Review: ‘The Worst Book Ever’
May 31, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Not only should you not judge a book by its cover, but sometimes you shouldn’t judge a book by its title either. Case in point? Elise Gravel’s latest work, The Worst Book Ever.
Review: “Spidey: Freshman Year” and “The Unstoppable Wasp: GIRL Power”
May 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Two excellent but short-lived Marvel series from recent years return in new collected editions intended for a new audience.
Review: ‘Camp’
May 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Olive, the lead of Click, returns in another story about friendship, this time at summer camp.
2019 Eisner Nominations
May 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
While I was on Spring Break, the Eisner nominations were announced. The Eisner Awards, which is in its 31st year, are named for famed graphic novelist/artist Will Eisner.
Review: ‘Bloom’
May 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A quiet coming-of-age story set in a coastal family bakery.
Review: ‘Disney Princess: Ariel and The Sea Wolf’
May 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A Little Mermaid graphic novel aimed at little readers makes for a pretty great introduction to comics.
Review: ‘Mera: Tidebreaker’
May 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The first DC Ink graphic novel for young adults is a rewarding read about an undersea warrior princess with fresh insight and challenges.
Review: Mech Cadet Yu
April 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Though I read these volumes out of order, I really enjoyed the stories. This series is quite different than my “normal” reading, but I’m always thrilled when I can enjoy a title that will be a perfect fit for the boys who come to the library. (And girls too… But this will be an easy sell to the boys.)
Review: ‘Super Sons: The PolarShield Project’
April 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
The first DC Zoom graphic novel disappoints; there’s too much shoved in without any substantial resolution.
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