Monday, July 7, 2014

The Antler Boy and Other Stories by Jake Parker – ADVISABLE



Parker, Jake  The Antler Boy and Other Stories 151 pgs. Self published, 2012. $? Content: Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G Violence: G. GRAPHIC NOVEL
Originally a kick starter project, looks like this book is available as an e-book only at this point. This is a collection of short illustrated stories by Jake Parker, author of Missile Mouse, a favorite at my elementary library. Hugo Earhart is a little boy who is secretly a message deliverer, via a flying whale! There is always some trouble, but luckily Hugo is brave and creative. Antler boy is a fairy tale about a young boy who does a good deed, resulting in an unexpected gift. Lucy Nova is planet explorer with a knack for getting into some very dangerous situations.
I really enjoyed this collection of stories. The artwork is top notch, even across a variety of styles. I really wanted to read more about Hugo Earhart, should be a whole series. Students would enjoy these stories, they are fun and interesting.
EL– ADVISABLE  Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.

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