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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
This is a funny, fabulous take of a brave little girl who just wants to become a giant slayer. She, along with her best friend (who wants to become a professional princess) and her little brother (a soon to be chef/greatest swordmaker in the world) journey on a quest to defeat the baby-feet-eating giant that once terrorized their small town.
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A fun, fast-paced adventure, filled with giants, magic, humor, and even some culinary tips.
I was instantly pulled in by this cast of characters. Claudette dreams of being a monster slayer and isn't afraid to bend the rules. Her brother, Gaston, isn't quite as brave, but has a real talent in the culinary arts and is loyal to the end. Claudette's best friend, Marie, aspires to be a princess and is always quick with a plan when the situation calls for it. And of course there's the ever reliable, Valiant, the canine sidekick.
This story is full of fun and adventure. There's a variety of adversaries including the Apple Hag and the Mad River King as well as the target of the children's quest, the baby-feet-eating giant.
One thing I really loved about this book is that despite Claudette's blood-thirsty nature, most of the problems are actually solved without violence. There is negotiation, outsmarting, and not seeking out problems where there aren't any. The book does a great job pulling the reader in, then demonstrating other problem solving techniques.
The artwork and dialogue pair nicely and keeps the story dynamic. Loved the expressions and various character designs. There's quite a bit of humor built into the illustrations, even in the background and in the peripherals, which made it even more entertaining.
A great start to a fun series. Perfect for those looking for an unconventional adventure.
A fun, fast-paced adventure, filled with giants, magic, humor, and even some culinary tips.
I was instantly pulled in by this cast of characters. Claudette dreams of being a monster slayer and isn't afraid to bend the rules. Her brother, Gaston, isn't quite as brave, but has a real talent in the culinary arts and is loyal to the end. Claudette's best friend, Marie, aspires to be a princess and is always quick with a plan when the situation calls for it. And of course there's the ever reliable, Valiant, the canine sidekick.
This story is full of fun and adventure. There's a variety of adversaries including the Apple Hag and the Mad River King as well as the target of the children's quest, the baby-feet-eating giant.
One thing I really loved about this book is that despite Claudette's blood-thirsty nature, most of the problems are actually solved without violence. There is negotiation, outsmarting, and not seeking out problems where there aren't any. The book does a great job pulling the reader in, then demonstrating other problem solving techniques.
The artwork and dialogue pair nicely and keeps the story dynamic. Loved the expressions and various character designs. There's quite a bit of humor built into the illustrations, even in the background and in the peripherals, which made it even more entertaining.
A great start to a fun series. Perfect for those looking for an unconventional adventure.
Claudette has always been a fighter, aspiring to slay monsters just like her father. When she hears stories about the giant that was once scared away from their village, Claudette knows this is her chance to become a famous warrior by killing it. She tricks her friend Marie and her little brother into accompanying her and soon they are off! But this adventure will be more than Claudette bargained for!
Likeably flawed, spirited characters and full-color artwork make this a graphic novel you shouldn't miss. It's a fun adventure story and I'm hoping there will be more of Claudette, Gaston, and Marie! I'd hand it to fans of Bone and Rapunzel's Revenge, also full-color adventure tales.
Likeably flawed, spirited characters and full-color artwork make this a graphic novel you shouldn't miss. It's a fun adventure story and I'm hoping there will be more of Claudette, Gaston, and Marie! I'd hand it to fans of Bone and Rapunzel's Revenge, also full-color adventure tales.
Augh, fantastic. I think I probably enjoyed Dragons Beware more, but that doesn't make this less entertaining.
Great comic book for kids. Claudette was awesome; tough and a bit bloodthirsty, but with a good heart.
This book is pure silliness. Claudette lives in a town that was previously ravaged by giant attacks. Rather than killing the giant, they just drove it off into the mountains. Claudette believes the giant needs to be killed to protect the town, and recruits her best friend, who wants to be a princess, and her younger brother, who seeks to become the first pastry chef/blacksmith.
Combined with some well used fairy tale tropes, with a slight twist of course, this book should have a pretty wide appeal. The only thing that bugged me is that Claudette can come off as a bully at times, particularly toward the beginning of the story. Her heart is in the right place, but she doesn't always take the best course of action to achieve the results she desires. Later in the book there are consequences for her and she seems to learn from it.
The art fits the book perfectly. It is cartoony, but the main audience it is intended for will enjoy it immensely. Plus, each of the characters is distinct, which can be lacking in graphic novels sometimes. There is a great message in this book for boys and girls.
Combined with some well used fairy tale tropes, with a slight twist of course, this book should have a pretty wide appeal. The only thing that bugged me is that Claudette can come off as a bully at times, particularly toward the beginning of the story. Her heart is in the right place, but she doesn't always take the best course of action to achieve the results she desires. Later in the book there are consequences for her and she seems to learn from it.
The art fits the book perfectly. It is cartoony, but the main audience it is intended for will enjoy it immensely. Plus, each of the characters is distinct, which can be lacking in graphic novels sometimes. There is a great message in this book for boys and girls.
Very humorous graphic novel of Claudette the want to be giant slayer - and her misadventures with her friends and with life. Well told and nicely drawn. A good fun read.
Aguirre has got to continue this into a series! Humorous with a solid story and nice graphic illustrations
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I might up this to five. I've been really picky lately, but I did adore this.