Punky Brewster #1 (Punky Brewster, #1)

author: Joelle Sellner
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2014
rating: 4
read at: 2015/08/16
date added: 2015/08/16
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Punky Brewster #1' is a comic book reboot of the television series. It's bright and funny and I don't think you need to have watched the old series to get into this.

Young Punky Brewster and her dog Brandon are living on the streets. When Punky is caught by the police, she is sent to a foster home where hopefully she can find a relative. When she meets Henry, he is a distant relative, but Punky thinks he is perfect. The problem is Henry is an older man used to being on his own and not having a boisterous young girl and her dog around. Punky will not be deterred. Through foster homes, close calls with families that want to adopt her, George travelling out of town and adoption judges, Punky uses her Punky Power to convince all the grownups what would be best for her.

This seems like a redo of the pilot episode, if I'm remembering it correctly. The only part that seems to bog a bit is the big courtroom scene towards the end. Punky keeps delaying things and rather than build suspense, I just found myself wanting it to move along a bit faster. The art by Lesley Vamos is quite cute and the story by Joelle Sellner. This is a great story for those who remember and love the show, but it's just as good for anyone not old enough to remember it. It's a perfect jumping on point for new readers. It's also perfect for little kids, although parents may want to explain that running away and some of the other things Punky does are only for Punky to do.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Lion Forge Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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