Ladybug Girl by David Soman and Jacky Davis Dial Books for Young Readers, 2008 40 pages I have a confession to make: I'm a book snob. I usually avoid bestsellers like the plague. This is partly due to experience. When I have tried to read John Grisham, Tom Clancy, or the like, I've found them … Continue reading Ladybug Girl
Into the Woods
Into the Woods by Lyn Gardner; ill. by Mini Grey Random House, 2007 488 pages I've written before about how much I love a good fairy tale reboot--and, more recently, about how interesting antiheroes can be. Into the Woods is a book that combines both, to inspiring effect. Here's the story: Storm Eden lives with … Continue reading Into the Woods
Zita the Spacegirl
Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke First Second, 2010 184 pages Quick--how many female fictional space adventurers can you think of? Now what if I ask you to limit it to characters intended for a child audience? If you can come up with more than Princess Leia, I'm seriously impressed. For my part, I can … Continue reading Zita the Spacegirl
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