Should we (librarians) put this on the top of our “to read” piles? No, but some kids might.JAMESTOWN, R.I. Where would you shelve it? graphic novels

Who should buy this book? Elementary and public libraries I think 9-11 year olds would enjoy it the most. To whom would you recommend this book? The humor is pretty much non-stop though it is sometimes subtle and tongue-in-cheek. I think 9-11 year olds would enjoy it the most.Īnything you did not like about the book? No, you could easily re-read this over and over, finding new laughs each time.

The humor is pretty much non-stop though it is subtle and tongue-in-cheek. We thought you were a log until you thawed and started cryin’ by the wood stove.” Wallace: “WHAT?” Dad: “And I think your brother was a return to sender gone screwy…” Is that true?” Dad: “Depends… I mean, your mother and I found you in the woodpile on a snowy night. When Wallace says, “Amelia says babies come from storks.

Wallace’s father is a good foil for him and/or vice-versa. Amelia is the Lucy (Peanuts) of the group, nasty and wise. It is rock hard, hard enough to use as a baseball. At school, he and his square-headed friend Spud find a muffin left in a desk from the last school year. It’s time to return to school in the Fall when the summer vacation has ended. What did you like about the book? First off, the illustrations are great! Even without words, they are funny and reminiscent of Calvin & Hobbes as is Wallace’s outlook on life. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Wallace the Brave – Will Henry, Andrews McMeel Publishing, (9781449490058), 2020įormat: digital pdf (graphic novel/comic/cartoon)

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