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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
Claudette is a blacksmith’s daughter who is not satisfied with her simple and unadventurous life, so she decides to go on an adventure to kill the Giant that has been terrorizing her town. Armed with a wooden sword, her timid brother Gaston and her dainty friend Marie, Claudette crosses into the Forest of Death, the Mad River, and the Giant’s peak. In an interesting twist, the adventure story turns into one of friendship. The illustrations are done in a classic comic book style, but are full of color and definitely drive the story. My graphic novel readers will enjoy this one.
Price: $14.99
ISBN: 9781596435827
Suitability: Grades 3-6
Recommendation: Recommend
Illustrations: color, graphic novel Effectiveness: high
Dewey: GN/741.5 AGU
Price: $14.99
ISBN: 9781596435827
Suitability: Grades 3-6
Recommendation: Recommend
Illustrations: color, graphic novel Effectiveness: high
Dewey: GN/741.5 AGU
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The positives: good graphics, good characters, riffs on all the traditional fairy tales/legends, funny at points, the theme of friendship is good
The negatives: kind of uneven, a lot of the snarkiness I think would be over the heads of the intended audience
I think I was expecting something like Zita the Spacegirl, which was awesome. This was not so amazingly awesome.
The negatives: kind of uneven, a lot of the snarkiness I think would be over the heads of the intended audience
I think I was expecting something like Zita the Spacegirl, which was awesome. This was not so amazingly awesome.
This was cute - but a little too slapstick-y for me.
Lots of fun and adventure as Collette convinces her brother and best friend to slay the Baby-Foot-eating Giant. They overcome three tasks on their adventure with their concerned followers and coerced villagers following behind them. Collette finds more than she bargained for on this adventure.
Super cute and enjoyable, with a downright feisty and unconventional female heroine. This book contains a lot of laugh-out-loud funny moments, fun plot twists, and a variety of vivid and wonderful characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Claudette is determined to rid the land of the terrible baby feet eating giant. She wrangles her brother, Gaston, and friend, Marie into the adventure. The children are discovered missing and a hunt for them ensues.
Themes: determination, craftiness, overcoming adversity
Characters: Claudette, Gaston, Marie
Artwork: unknown
Author's Note: none
Reviewed from a library copy.
Themes: determination, craftiness, overcoming adversity
Characters: Claudette, Gaston, Marie
Artwork: unknown
Author's Note: none
Reviewed from a library copy.
I enjoyed this celebration of different strengths, plus the independence of children with strong parental support. I look forward to finding out all that's going on behind the scenes in this village!
That was one funny fun thrill ride! The artwork was brilliant and the story was solid. The power of friendship and taking chances. Loved it! Pair this with Into The Volcano by Wood and Ghostopolis by TenNapel.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No