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The Underground Abductor

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BIBLIOGRAPHY Hale, Nathan. (2015). The underground abductor . Illus. by Nathan Hale. Harry N. Abrams, Inc. ISBN 9781419715365 PLOT SUMMARY In this graphic novel, Nathan Hale writes the story about Harriet Tubman. Harriet was an abolitionist that knew first-hand of how slavery was evil and inhumane it was. She was known as the “underground abductor” and led hundreds of slaves to freedom via a secret underground railroad.  CRITICAL ANALYSIS Hale writes the true story of Harriet Tubman and her bravery in rescuing hundreds of slaves. Harriet was one of the few fearless people to go against the rules and was determined to free her fellow slaves. Hale writes this suspenseful story with factual information in such a way that you can easily understand and you will not want to put this book down. Also included is a bibliography list. I am not one for reading about history nor for reading a graphic novel, but this graphic novel was excellent and will not disappoint! This graphic novel was easy t
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Savvy

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BIBLIOGRAPHY Law, I. (2008). Savvy . Dial Books For Young Readers ; Boston, Mass. ISBN 9780803733060 PLOT SUMMARY In this fictional novel, Ingrid Law writes the story about Mibs Beaumont and how she is excited to turn thirteen to find out what her savvy will be. In a family where her one brother can create hurricanes and the other creates electricity, Mibs is excited to see what she is destined for. Instead she is trying to cope with the fact that her father has been involved in a serious accident. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Ingrid Law writes this magical story of Mibs Beaumont and her destined “savvy”. Everyone in her family has their own “savvy” or magical power and Mibs has to wait for her thirteenth birthday to see what her power will be. Suddenly, her father is involved in a serious accident and Mibs only wants to help her father. This lovely, magical story is filled with adventure. I recommend this novel for 10 year olds or older. REVIEW EXCERPT(S) “Law’s storytelling is rollicking, her l
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Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians, Book 2

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BIBLIOGRAPHY Krosoczka, J. J. (2009). Lunch lady and the league of librarians . Illus. by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Alfred A. Knopf. ISBN 9780375846847 PLOT SUMMARY In this graphic novel, Jarrett J. Krosoczka writes the series of the Lunch Lady. Lunch Lady is an undercover superhero. In this episode, students have a suspicion about their librarian. The students turned to the Lunch Lady for help and surprisingly discovered their librarian’s evil plot. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Krosoczka writes this clever, hilarious graphic novel series of the Lunch Lady being an undercover superhero. I am not one to enjoy graphic novels, but this novel was fun to read and will leave you laughing out loud! This cleverly written series has the librarian with her own super powers with an evil plot in mind. You will not want to put this novel down with all the justice and lunch being served here! Krosoczka’s illustrations are simple black and white. But the yellow hues really pop out of the pages allowing you to feel
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A Cat Story

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  BIBLIOGRAPHY Husted, Ursula Murray. (2020). A Cat Story . Illus. by Ursula Murray Husted. Quill Tree Books. ISBN 9780062932051 PLOT SUMMARY In this graphic novel, Ursula Murray Husted writes the story of a cat that is on the quest of searching for a better place to live called the quiet garden from old tales. During their quest, they find numerous classic artworks that portray famous journeyers and come to a surprising conclusion. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Husted writes this heart warming story of two cats that are on a quest to a place where the “grass is greener” the quiet garden. As the old tales say, the quiet garden seems like a magical, peaceful place that welcomes cats. This story captures the innocence of cats and how they just want a peaceful place with plenty of food. This story portrays cats in a different light, with them being innocent, determined, when in reality cats are known for being cold, lazy, and privileged. These cats will open your heart. Husted’s illustrations are lig
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The War That Saved My Life

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BIBLIOGRAPHY Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker. (2015). The war that saved my life . (Entwistle, Jayne, Narrator.) [Playaway Audiobook]. (2015) ISBN 9781467697439 PLOT SUMMARY In this historical fiction novel, Kimberly Bradley writes the story of nine year old Ada and her little brother Jamie being shipped out of London to escape war. Ada was born with a disability and she was not going to let that stop her from escaping her abusive mother. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Bradley writes this incredibly heartbreaking historical fiction novel about nine year old Ada and her little brother Jamie. Ada, born with a disability, was held prisoner at her own home at the hands of her abusive mother. Ada finally gets the courage to learn how to walk to escape with Jamie. They were shipped out of their home from London to escape the war. Susan Smith, a kind hearted soul, takes them in and cares for them.  The Playaway unabridged audiobook allows you to envision the story like a movie. The narrator, Jayne Entwistle br
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Breaking Stalin's Nose

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  BIBLIOGRAPHY Yelchin, Eugene (2011). Breaking Stalin’s nose . Illus. by Eugene Yelchin. Henry Holt and Company.  ISBN 9780805092165 PLOT SUMMARY In this historical fiction novel, Eugene Yelchin writes the story of ten year old Sasha Zaichik. The story takes place under communism in Russia. Sasha has praised and believed the best communist of all, his dad, all his life. But suddenly, everything he believed in has changed and finds himself cornered. CRITICAL ANALYSIS Yelchin writes this amazing historical fiction novel about a ten year old boy named Sasha Zaichik living under communist rule in Russia. This heartbreaking novel has descriptive details and emotions that make you feel the raw emotion that Sasha went through. Yelchin allows us to get a frightening glimpse of what life was really like living under communist rule. Yelchin’s illustrations are dark, gloomy, and in a way reminding you of how everyone was brainwashed including himself. To my surprise at the end of the story, Yelc
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