FICTION

Bird & Squirrel on the Edge

by James BURKS
144p. Scholastic/Graphix. Oct. 2015. pap. $9.99. ISBN 9780545804264; Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780545804257; ebk. $9.99. ISBN 9780545804271.
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Gr 1–4—The further adventures of unlikely friends Bird and Squirrel as they continue to get caught up in mishaps. Fans of the first two titles in this graphic novel series will not be disappointed with the shenanigans that the two companions find themselves involved in as they cross the Great Mountains. The rescue of a baby bear, a pursuit by wolves, and a case of amnesia are just some of what happens this time around. Burks continues to prove a wonderful storyteller with his vivid artwork, which will engage the most reluctant of readers.
VERDICT Best suited for elementary grade students and struggling readers, this title is a must-own for graphic novel collections.
Reviewed by John Trischitti, Midland County Public Libraries, TX
Fearless Bird and whiny, fretful Squirrel must cross the Great Mountains to get home. Wolves preying on a bear cub interrupt their trip, though, and Bird's head-bump from a wayward pinecone causes things to go even more awry. This early graphic novel is funny, colorful, and energetic; new readers will root for the unlikely friends to outmatch the forest villains.
 , Sep 01, 2015

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