4 stars Pure chaos in the best of ways. Follow a band of adventurers as they set out to recover the stolen Mystical Crystals of Life. They travel through cold mountains, spooky forests, and dark dungeons, and find that not everything is quite as it seems. Fantasy, adventure, humor, and some fun twists. The illustrations…
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Illustrated by M. Sarah Klise 5 stars Another fantastic read from the Klise team! Appleton Elementary prides itself on staying they same. When the new librarian, Rita B. Danjerous, comes along and introduces a “green dot” collection, not everyone is on board. Following written interactions between various characters, readers will embark on a journey to…
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by Reza Farazmand 4 stars Another hilarious collection of comics from the Poorly Drawn Lines universe, complete with some classic characters and new faces. I really enjoy Farazmand’s blend of snark, oddity, and humor. Weird in the best of ways. Definitely a fun read. Goodreads
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Translated by Molly Rabbitt 3 stars Another fun collection of slice-of-life adventures featuring human-turned-cat Nyao/Nao and his human, Chika. Funny, relatable cat moments such as getting stuck in weird places, adventures in nail trimming, and naughty nibbles. As always, the artwork is so sweet and cute. Humorous, adorable, and light-hearted fun. A nice read with…
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Translated by Jacob Blumenfeld and Sophie Lewis 2 stars An interesting little book that presents political and economic ideas in a simplistic fashion. Through short, humorous stories, Adamczak introduces concepts such as capitalism, communism, work, the market, and crisis. Then she goes through different executions of what communism could look like, following each to their…
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Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars When Flora moves into a mansion, she discovers it comes with a strange, white cat who is… a little creepy. She stumbles her way though many of the milestones of cat ownership with a paranormal twist as she settles into her new home. A humorous story of…
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Translated by Sarah Quinn 3 stars A strange but entertaining read. Manceau describes a race between caribou from an outsider’s perspective who knows nothing about races. This leads to some humorous descriptions and interpretations (the finish line, the starting pistol, the lineup at the start of the race). The pictures are fun and give a…
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5 stars An absolutely adorable book. Turtle is stuck. Various animals pass by, offering advice. But it isn’t until a friend comes along to weather the storm with him that Turtle sees what he needed all along. I loved the message that even if your friends can’t fix your problem directly, having them around can…
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4 stars Perfectly Pratchett. A fantastic collection of fantasy and sci-fi stories featuring ghosts, dragons, wizards, talking animals, and time travelers. What a fun read. Its history is as interesting as the stories themselves. Loved diving into this collection of recently discovered stories, the majority originally published under the pseudonym Patrick Kearns. The collection features…
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Translated by Molly Rabbitt 3 stars Another fun volume featuring Nao’s adventures as Nyao, the cat, with his human caretaker, Chika. The second volume continues Nao’s attempts to navigate life as a cat while also trying to figure out how to reconnect with his human body. Light-hearted slice-of-life story with fun humor and adorable artwork….
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