This book takes the reader on a quest into the underworld with talking bugs and rodents. Eleven year old Gregor has to try and rescue his missing father from the rats that are holding him as a prisoner in the underground. There are villains that have to be battled and things/bugs to overcome. As you read the story you can also get a good mental picture of all the creatures and the smell of the underground.
Collins, S. (2003). Gregor the Overlander. New York: Scholastic.
The Graveyard Book
The characters in this novel are very extraordinary and belong in a fantasy book. With ghosts, witches, werewolves, and other creatures from the dead, the characters fit right into a fantasy book. A Family of ghosts takes in a small baby that wondered into the graveyard after crawling away from the house where his family had just been murdered. The ghost called him “Nobody Owens” or Bod and decide to take care of him as he grows up and has to battle all the eveil "things" that threaten him. The Ghosts become very real after you get into the story and you really care about them and forget that they are ghosts. They become very believable characters. The author Neil Gaiman describes the graveyard with amazing details that allow you to get a great understanding of the place and the characters. I enjoyed the description of the tombs and headstones and the moss coverings and I can really picture the hills, gates and all parts of this story.
Gaiman, N. (2008). The Graveyard Book. New York: Harper Collins.
Rapunzel's Revenge
This is not your typical Rapunzel! These characters will take the reader on a great adventure. You will find yourself rooting for them as they right the wrongs created by the evil Gothel while trying to save the people and her real mother. The theme of good overcoming evil is seen through this book as well. There are battles and victories as the characters work their way across the map and try to help people. Rapunzel’s use of her long hair is also very enjoyable through this story along with her partnership with Jack. A great fantasy story in graphic novel form!
Hale, S., & Hale, D. (2008). Rapunzel's Revenge. New York: Bloomsburry Books for Young Readers.
Comics Squad
This is a collection of hilarious graphic novel style stories based around the idea of recess. Each of the stories in this book involve their own quest or journey that make this a work of fantasy. There area a total of eight stories in the book written by popular authors of very popular characters like baby mouse and lunch lady. Children will really enjoy reading these funny short stories of crazy adventures.
Holm, J. (2014). Comics Squad: Recess! New York: Random House.
Skulduggery Pleasant
After the sudden death of Gordon Edgley's, his niece Stephanie is left with the mystery that is Skulduggery to figure out exactly what happened to her uncle. The Character of Skulduggery Pleasant, a humorous detective who also happens to be a skeleton, makes this novel what it is. The characters are very enjoyable and extraordinary. You find yourself routing for them and wanting to go on the crazy adventure with him and Stephanie. The dialog between Skulduggery and Stephanie is an example of the author’s style that also makes the story enjoyable. The quick wittiness of Skulduggery is something that stays with you after you have finished the book.
Landy, D. (2007). Skulduggery Pleasant. New York: Harper Collins.
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