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Tag: First Second

Kindness and Creativity Save the Day In “Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle”

Birdie and Anya both want to be the butterfly in the school play about insects. The problem is, there can … More

Charisse Mericle Harper, Crafty Cat, Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle, First Second, graphic novel, Just Grace

“Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World” Brings Dozens of Pioneers, Bad Asses and Leaders to Life

From the moment you see the candy-colored cover with bold lettering and design, you know that Brazen by Pénélope Bagieu … More

book review, Brazen, Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World, First Second, Giorgiana Reid, graphic novels, Penelope Bagieu, Tove Jansson

Scott Westerfeld’s “Spill Zone” is Graphic Novel Gold

Addison’s world has been obliterated. An unexplained “spill” disaster has destroyed Poughkeepsie and any living creatures who were exposed to … More

Alex Puvilland, book review, First Second, graphic novel, review, scott westerfeld, Spill Zone

“Decelerate Blue” is a Striking Futuristic Graphic Novel

In a world where brevity, speed and conformity are celebrated, Angela is disillusioned by life. She feels disconnected from her … More

Adam Rapp, Decelerate Blue, First Second, graphic novel, Mike Cavallaro, review

Demon Vol. 2 by Jason Shiga is Gruesome, Demented Fun

* This graphic novel is NOT FOR KIDS. It is meant for mature audiences…who like gory stuff.* Having never read … More

book review, Demon, Demon Volume 2, First Second, graphic novels, Jason Shiga

Book Review: “Delilah Dirk and the King’s Shilling” is a Smashing, Swashbuckling Graphic Novel Success

We open to a scene in Portugal. Mister Selim, Delilah’s companion is creating a fiery distraction for her courageous rescue … More

book review, delilah dirk, First Second, graphic novel, tony cliff, ya lit, yalit

“The Shadow Hero” by Gene Luen Yang and Sonny Liew Brings the Golden Age Comics Back to Life

The Shadow Hero is a grand undertaking by acclaimed artist and author Gene Luen Yang and illustrator Sonny Liew. In … More

book review, First Second, Gene Luen Yang, graphic novel, Sonny Liew, The Shadow Hero

‘Sleep Tight, Anna Banana!’ is a Sweet Traditional Tale About Falling Asleep

Anna does not want to go to sleep. She tries to read to help her body to want to shut … More

alexis dormal, book review, dominique roques, First Second, picture books, sleep tight anna banana

‘This One Summer’ Shines with Joy and Rains with Despair in a Touching Coming of Age Story

Awago Beach is the where Rose and her family spend their summers. Her friend Windy and her non-traditional family also … More

book review, First Second, graphic novel, jillian tamaki, mariko tamaki, this one summer

Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust is a Glorious Introduction to a Horrific Topic

Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust, masterfully introduces young readers to both the gut-wrenching horror, and the triumph of … More

book review, First Second, graphic novel, greg salsedo, hidden, Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust, holocaust, loic dauvillier, marc lizano

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