Dixon, Franklin Thunder Horse (Ariol Book #2) 124 pgs. Papercutz,
2013. $9.87. Content: Language: G (0
swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
This graphic
novel is little stories about Ariol, the little boy donkey. He goes to school
with other animal children and is obsessed with comics; namely Thunder Horse. The
illustrations are bright and not particularity detailed.
This was an
awesome laugh out loud read!! Although I wasn't fond of the illustrations the
content is awesome. I think this might be one of the most authentic young boy portrayals
I have seen in a long time. Its whitty and silly and hands down a great graphic
novel to add to your collection. One of my favorite parts is when Ariol’s mom
leaves him at the bookstore. The owner finds a new book for him and Ariol is so
into reading it that he doesn't even notice that the owner falls off a ladder, breaks
his leg, is carried off, and the store is closed!! (Note: Not
totally wholesome but pretty close, one character use's the word "ding-a-ling" when attempting to describe
a shape in a sonogram picture), so upper elementary is a better audience.
EL - ESSENTIAL
Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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