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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Ninjago: Comet Crisis by

Title: Comet Crisis (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition), Author: Greg Farshtey

Greg Farshtey and Jolyon Tates

ISBN: 978-1-62991-046-8

Publisher's Synopsis:
The Masters of Spinjitzu are stuck on a comet, having traveled through space to save the World of Ninjago from the Nindroids. As they race through the stars, it becomes apparent that they are not alone on the comet. Something has stowed away… something not of their world!

MrsK's Review:

So are you ready for a cosmic crisis?

"Thousands of asteroids pass Ninjago every year,
and no one gives them a second thought.

After all, they’re just hunks of space rock..."

Or so they thought, that is until they end up stranded on an asteroid. You do know that there are not any grocery stores on asteroids, but of course that will be the least of their challenges. Who sabotaged their rocket? Who would be willing to plant the missing Framastat on Kai? Or was it Jay? Wait... no, it's an imposter! Just what is going on?

"Anything that travels can carry a passenger."

Are you ready... I wasn't ready for all of the fun with these stranded Ninjago space masters. The graphics are lively, the characters are quite silly, and the evil Nindroids are so frustrating. This is a perfect opportunity to share the joy of space travel as you are zipping around to save the Ninjago world.

Do you remember reading the Sunday comics? How when you read the silliest comic block, you just had to read it out loud to someone else? Remember how much fun you had sharing those great snippets of entertaining conversations, so animated... so humorous... so well crafted! This is one of those great advantages for having an eBook... you can share it over and over!

So much fun... so ready to share... enjoy this graphic novel and pass it on,
MrsK

A must read,

Meet the Author:

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Greg Farshtey is the New York Times-bestselling author of over 50 novels and graphic novels. Prior to his work on LEGO NINJAGO®, he was the main creative force behind the popular BIONICLE series. He lives in Connecticut with his daughter.

Meet the Artist:

Jolyon Yates WEB1 Lego Ninjago: Authors & Artists

Born in England, Jolyon Yates studied graphic design and illustration at Cambridge and Exeter, and Japanese arts in Sapporo, Japan, as a guinea pig in a college exchange program. He lived in Japan for several years, during which time he contributed comics, articles, and illustrations to magazines such as Anime FX. Jolyon also met his future wife there. He became a US citizen in 2008. His first paid comics work was the story “Tancho” for Mangazine. He completed artwork for the award-winning web comic Revvelations in 2010. He’s been a regular contributor to G-Fan. He makes a brief appearance in the movie TNGU (2012) for which he drew character designs. He is very happy to be working on LEGO NINJAGO but fears losing the ability to draw fingers, ears, and noses.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Disney Fairies #15: The Secret of the Wings

DISNEY FAIRIES #15: "The Secret of the Wings"

ISBN: 978-1-59707-729-3

Papercutz Synopsis:

In Pixie Hollow, all the seasons flourish side by side, and past the Summer Meadow, just beyond the Autumn Wood lies an icy land of secrets! When Tinker Bell ventures into the Winter Woods, she discovers Periwinkle, her long-lost sister, but the happy reunion is short-lived when a mysterious freezing storm suddenly threatens the Pixie Dust Tree. Tink and her sister must find a way to work together and restore balance to the seasons if they hope to save Pixie Hollow.

MrsK's Review:

"Oh, my! This is beautiful," Lena exclaimed with such joy. You just can't imagine the thrill in your heart when a grandchild has such awe about a book. Tink was a friend of mine when I was so very young and continues to be a friend three generations later. Miss Lena knows Tink, she has seen all of the Disney movies beyond numerous times. And yet, at the moment I clicked this graphic novel, her eyes were wide and she could not wait to read those character bubbles. As I began reading, her young whispering chimed in. This wasn't a Granny storytime adventure, oh no, this was a Lena and Tink reading moment. With joy, I scrolled and Lena read.

Moving beyond the joy of sharing a GN with my grandchild, I pondered what was the attraction to a GN that created such a "new" experience in spite of all the prior experiences. When Lena began scrolling on her own, I ventured into Lena's experience. You know this story, you've seen the movie so many times... what makes this so exciting? "It's just so beautiful... so real..," When I asked if she missed any of the parts of the movie that weren't in the GN, she fiercely flashed me a look and said, "This couldn't be any better, the movie is wonderful, this is amazing!"

So Tink's GN is a winner. Presenting the joy of discovery, beautiful art work, Tink's amazing personality.... and yes, what a reader loves the most.... a journey not to be forgotten but experienced again and again. The only way to make this better is to give the graphic in book format to be cherished anywhere, at any moment.

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Enjoyable reading for everyone, a must own for your shelves!

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Papercutz Newest Graphic Novels

As the rains began to pour down once more, my grandsons and I visited the latest preview graphic novels. So much fun! I prefer the actual novels, but there is always something delightful about reading a comic layout/graphic novel. Check these out... they are worth the moments of discover, the memories that comes with sharing something fun, and the intriguing allurement to the amazing graphics.

Title: The Secret of Whale Island (Thea Stilton Graphic Novels Series #1), Author: Thea Stilton

Title: The Secret of Whale Island (Thea Stilton Graphic Novels Series #1), Author: Thea Stilton

Thea is Geronimo's sister and she teaches journalism at Mouseford Academy. Of course, she is also a Rodent's Gazette correspondent for all things fashion and in the know. The school year is just beginning and the five "Thea Sisters," are all excited about the latest fashions, the bling, the global news, the dates, and the Mouseford Big Dance. With the De Vissen's arrival all things are in a "cyclone" of buzz. Off shore, the mysterious Orca is causing it's own stir. While the dance is underway..... well you are going to read it to find out more... aren't you?

OK... they're back, and they are ready for a new audience. My youngest son was a MMPR fan and it was great letting my oldest grandson enjoy this graphic connection.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #1: Rita Repulsa's Attitude Adjustment
When an ancient stone idol comes to life and starts blasting everything in its path with a morphing ray, it looks like the world is in pretty deep trouble; but it’s nothing compared to the havoc unleashed when Rita Repulsa gets her hands on it! The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers join the fray, but this new baddie has extra muscle from Squatt and the Putty Patrol. If the team doesn’t get a little help of their own from a trusted friend, this latest mission may be their last!

In 1993, the Power Rangers burst on the scene in an explosion of colorful combat, bizarre monsters, incredible robot battles, and Megazord-sized fun, spawning a global phenomenon and an ever-expanding storytelling universe. Papercutz is proud to present the long-awaited continuing adventures of the team that started it all!
6" x 9", 64pp full-color paperback, $7.99
ISBN 9781597076968 | Diamond MAR141285
6" x 9", 64pp full-color hardcover, $12.99
ISBN 9781597076975 | Diamond MAR141286

The first pages are styled as a computerized bio folder for each of PR. Then the adventure begins...

Limbo is still trying to get all the dudes and dudettes caught up to the newest lingo, which is the 1993 quality connection. These six martial artists are quick changers, full of wisdom and desire to make even the worst see what's right. So as they are keeping their home area running with kindness...

A discovery comes up out of the sands....

"A terrifying cross between monster and robot, the assembled giant shakes
free from the dust of the ages and rises to his full fearsome height!"

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GERONIMO STILTON #14: "The First Mouse on the Moon"

It's 1969, and the eyes of the whole world are focused on the moon, where the Apollo 11 mission is about to make one giant leap for mousekind. But the time-traveling Pirate Cats are on the scene and they want to sabotage this historic moment with their most audacious and harebrained plan ever. To stop them, Geronimo and his cousin Trap will have to get to the moon first. Fasten your seat belts: a rat-tastic space race is underway!

6.5" x 9", 56pp full-color paper over board, $9.99
ISBN: 978-1-59707-731-6

This is the best of all the Geronimo's.... or least for my youngest grandson it was. I prefer the fantasy novel series, so much to look at. But for my grandson the action packed graphics is way cooler! Where ever you are headed this summer, add either form of Geronimo to your bag and you will have an adventurous summer filled with outstanding discussion points of interest....

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Enjoyable reading for everyone

Monday, May 12, 2014

Classics Ilustrated: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

C lassics Illustrated #19: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer is a young orphan living with his half brother Sid at their Aunt Polly’s house. A bad apple in school, he resists all efforts at correction, except when it comes to courting the lovely Becky Thatcher. Along with his buddy Huck Finn, Tom fools around, plays practical jokes and causes trouble—until the day when the two witness a murder.
The greatest American novel comes gets the CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED treatment in this haunting, vibrant adaptation!
6.5" x 9", 56pp full-color paper over board, $9.99
ISBN: 978-1-59707-723-1

This was such a fun adventure. Being a book reviewer, I am in the process of learning so many new avenues for readers. My grandsons and I took some time to read this classic with our learning iPad. The illustrations animate Tom and Huck so well. Aunt Polly's characterization is so comfortable.

Although a graphic novel looses some of the depth and detail of the text. The graphics sculpts a depth to the characters that helps every reader to make literary connections. This story has a chance for a second read... once the door has been opened, Mark Twain's adventures can be revisited by a generation of "Comic-Con" readers.

If the novel seems slow for you/your reader, try the illustrated classics. So many readers need to see the images in order to gain the writer's perspective. This classic re-telling brings Tom's spunky-adventurous spirit to life, the characterization through the amusing graphics captures the essence of Tom Sawyer and his tale.

This is a great summertime read for everyone.....

Enjoyable read

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MrsK's Reading Bio

Reading is important! No questions asked, not even a blink of the eye from any student I grew up with. On the first day of the First grade, we were given our first books. Day two we all read aloud, round robin of course. Day three we were place in our first basal, now known as a lit circle group. Books were so important, publishers designed new curriculum so that every student was reading by the end of the first week. These early readers had images that looked like what we could see in the classroom, beyond the classroom, even on the big screen. Reading is important, throughout history every generation has believed that “Reading” opens up the world for endless possibilities.

I adore the 1950’s Dick and Jane books. Actually, most reading specialists and experienced (45+) educators believe that every student learned to read with Dick and Jane. Since these books are being re-issued, I have heard many parents, grandparents, and students claim that Dick and Jane stories of repetition does teach students to read.

Early influences from my mother influenced my desire to read. I would watch her read and we would go on “secret” excursions to the library. The library became my playground. I owned every book I could carry home, of course they needed to be taken back to their home after visiting with me for a week or two. My first book that I could pull off of the library shelf and read was, Father Bear Comes Home. I only saw my dad on Sundays for a few hours. I would pull this beginning reader off of the library shelf every week. Every week I would try to read the first chapter. Every week I got further in the story. My mom would let me check it out, only if I could read it myself (She didn’t like the illustrations therefore she didn’t want to take time to read it to me). One day, I pulled the book from the shelf and when mom came to get me from the children’s corner, I realized that I had read the whole story. I ran to the check out desk and the Librarian KERCHUNKED the checkout card. My mother, brother and neighbors read. My teachers read. We all read aloud all day long in school. The Priest read aloud every day at mass, even in Latin. Everybody in the Doctor’s office read. People on the bus read. Dad’s waiting in their cars as the Mom’s and children grocery shopped, read. In fact, once you could read and write, Sunset Magazine considered you a reader and sent you mail every day.

Reading is important; I’ve spent my life reading. I’ve traveled around the world and into space through books. My favorite genre is whichever book I have open at the time. Children’s Literature is my passion. Book clubbing is one of the best past times, especially if food is involved. In fact my friends of old are in a book club and we are about to embark on a beach trip to “read” and discuss our newest selection.

My “home-run” book story has helped every student find his or her own “home-run” reads. Every year, I have shared my, Father Bear Comes Home, and every year my students have brought in their “home-run” books. That’s the “diving board” into our Lit. Studies.

In “Growing Up Digital,” Tapscott’s insights into the new generations enthusiasm for the Net reminded me of my generation’s enthusiasm for reading, movies, TV, parties and our driving permits. The Net-Generation, as Tapscott describes, “are learning, playing, communicating, working, creating communities, and enforcing a social transformation.”
N-Geners are interactive “techies” who are always looking for a way to “work it” verses the TV Generation of “Baby Boomers” who started out looking for “how it works.” Reading development is tougher today, society moves too fast to invest their “non-working” free time into a book or even “home work.” Since I stepped into my own classroom, I have seen students being told to read, being forced to read, and threatened into reading. Homework is not any longer the vehicle for students to gain their future lifestyles or careers with. Yet, the Internet does create an enthusiasm for learning. Since I have been enrolled in these courses, I have used the computers in every subject. My students are using the newest technology in the classroom because I am giving them investigative sites to use as they learn from each other and books. I agree with Tapscott, in order to bridge the gap with this up and coming generation we must “live and learn with them.”

FTC Required Disclaimer: I receive these books from the publishers. I did not receive monetary compensation for these reviews. These reviews have been posted in compliance with the FTC requirements set forth in the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (available at ftc.gov/os/2009/10/091005revisedendorsementguides.pdf)