Truly Tyler

author: Terri Libenson
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2021/05/15
date added: 2021/05/15
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Truly Tyler' by Terri Libenson is a graphic novel in the Emmie and Friends series. This is the fifth novel in the series, but the first one I've read, but I was able to pick up on the characters quite easily.

Tyler is a popular basketball player. Emmie is less popular, but one thing they have in common is they both like art. When they get teamed up for a school project, they decide to collaborate on a graphic novel. As they work together, Tyler is pulled from basketball practice and his friends tease him about his new friend. His father also has his own expectations about what Tyler should be doing.

This is a really great story about finding your own way and liking what you like without the pressure of friends or family. There are three different art styles in this book as the chapters alternate between Tyler, Emmie and the comic book they are creating. I really liked this story and thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from HarperCollins Children's Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Seven Secrets Vol. 1

author: Tom Taylor
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2021/05/13
date added: 2021/05/13
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Seven Secrets Vol. 1' by Tom Taylor with art by Daniele Di Ncuolo is a graphic novel about a secret society and the a young recruit.

There are seven secrets that must never be revealed. They are each protected by a keeper and a protector. This story follows a young man who is the forbidden child of two members of this secret society on his journey to join the society, and the new treachery that these secret keepers are facing.

I really liked this story of secrets and those who protect them. The idea and execution feel original. The art is also pretty top notch as well.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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Asterix Omnibus #2: Collects Asterix the Gladiator, Asterix and the Banquet, and Asterix and Cleopatra

author: René Goscinny
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.17
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2020/11/28
date added: 2021/05/12
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'Asterix Omnibus #2: Asterix the Gladiator, Asterix and the Banquet, and Asterix and Cleopatra' by Rene Goscinny with art by Albert Uderzo is another volume collecting three classic Asterix stories.

My review copy only included the middle story, Asterix and the Banquet. The Roman army decides the only way to contain Asterix and his village is to create a wall. Asterix and Obelix take a bet that they can't escape and bring food back from all the different towns around them. What follows are typical hijinks as they evade the silly Romans.

These stories are a lot of fun, and even though I only read the middle story, I'm certain the other two are just as fun. I read Asterix and Cleopatra some time back, so I know this. This would be a fun way to introduce young readers to this great series.

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The World Book of Records

author: Tonino Benacquista
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.29
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2020/03/14
date added: 2021/05/12
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The World Book of Records' by Tonino Bencquista with art by Nicholas Barral is a graphic novel about a man with a job measuring unusual records.

Paul Baron works at a publication which tracks world records. He spends his days watching people eat hot dogs and twirl batons. He fields countless requests by folks with feats they think will make them famous. But there are those he denies, and they see Paul in a different way. One man sees a diabolical way to make his name famous.

I liked story of a guy who seems really tired at his job and the unusually hopeful people who approach him. The art was nice and worked. This was a good read.

I received a review copy of graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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The Underfoot Vol. 1: The Mighty Deep

author: Ben Fisher
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.64
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2021/05/08
date added: 2021/05/08
shelves: childrens, graphic-novels
review:
'The Underfoot Vol. 1: The Might Deep' by Ben Fisher with art by Emily S. Whitten is a graphic novel about intelligent animals surviving in a world vacated by humans.

A groups of hamsters and other small animals go on a mission to save the badgers from flooding. There are grizzled and scarred old hands and some fresh recruits. The different team members bring their own specialties and talents. There are dangers all around and lots of strange relics left behind by the Giants-That-Were.

I felt like the story started out weak but got better as it went along. I did end up liking what I read. The art is not the strongest, but I think it could develop as the series progresses. I think this would be a good series for a younger reader.

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Sorry I Barfed on Your Bed (and Other Heartwarming Letters from Kitty)

author: Jeremy Greenberg
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.86
book published: 2013
rating: 3
read at: 2021/05/08
date added: 2021/05/08
shelves:
review:
'Sorry I Barfed on Your Bed Again' by Jeremy Greenberg is a book of photos and pretty insincere letter from naughty cats.

Cats (just like any other housepet) can be really nice, but sometimes they just do bad things. They hog the covers, they leave messes, they even barf on your bed. What this book does is match up funny photos of cats with letters of contrition or scolding from cats.

This is a mildly funny book and might make a good gift book for the cat lover in your life. It's a fairly short read considering half the pages are full page photos.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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Nancy: A Comic Collection

author: Olivia Jaimes
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2019
rating: 3
read at: 2021/05/06
date added: 2021/05/06
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Nancy: A Comic Collection' by Olivia Jaimes is from the reboot of the classic series by Ernie Bushmiller.

As a fan of the original comics, I was hesitant to approach this. Reboots of classic comics don't always have the best track record, but this one works by updating the setting a bit and adding some appealing new characters. Now Nancy has screens and is building robots in a S.T.E.M. club at school. Sluggo is still pretty much the same. It's Nancy for a new age.

I felt like some of the gags worked better than others, but the art felt spot on accurate. I didn't mind the changes and felt they worked pretty well. I enjoyed the interview at the back with the anonymous creator.

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