Want to know what others think about Graphic Guide Adventures? Check out these reviews!
Wild Ride
” . . . the easy-to-follow survival adventure will engage reluctant readers, especially ones curious about survival skills. Deas’ full-color art is packed with action . . .”
Booklist, January 1, 2008
“ Fans of graphic novels will like the edgy, clever illustrations and the zippy back-and-forth dialogue . . .[readers] will certainly enjoy this fast-paced, well-drawn story.”
Quill and Quire, December 2007
“For those (and there certainly are many) upper elementary and middle school students who have been caught up in the graphic novel craze, Wild Ride will provide them with the excitement, artwork, drama and, very importantly, the reading ease that they are looking for.
Recommended.”
Canadian Materials Magazine, Nov 9, 2007
Ramp Rats
“A graphic novel which uses engaging illustrations, believable dialogue and realistic situations to convey a fun and interesting story… Recommended.”
CM Magazine – September 1, 2008
“Aside from the action-packed story, great characters, and colorful artwork, this graphic novel adventure includes an array of practical skateboarding tips for beginners.”
Booklist – September 1, 2008
“This book is a demonstration of perfect pairing… as Ramp Rats takes two things kids love, skateboarding and graphic novels, and combines them to create a wonderful values story.”
Resource Links – December 1, 2008
“Recommended.”
Tucson Unified School District – January 1, 2009
Soccer Sabotage
“This book in the Graphic Guide Adventure provides plenty of soccer action; tips on how to dribble, pass, and protect the goal; and a solid mystery. Deas draws a multicultural cast, and it’s also nice to see the best kicker is not a slender little girl. The story should appeal to both boys and girls.”
Booklist – March 1, 2009
“Deas’ illustrations are full of life. This is especially true in the soccer scenes, where vibrant colours and a sure hand give the images the impression of real movement.”
Quill & Quire – May 1, 2009
“Soccer fans and just about anyone will enjoy reading this book whether they want to learn tips or read some mystery. It’s definitely worth the read. Highly recommended.“
CM Magazine – May 1, 2009
“What makes this book unique is that O’Donnell/Deas give soccer tips with step-by-step illustrations and explanations using the characters for the reader to follow. O’Donnell/Deas then take those tips and incorporates them into the tournament games for the reader to see the actual skill demonstrated. Whether you like soccer or mysteries, this is a great book for curl up to. Recommended.“
Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group – July 10, 2009
“Clever dialogue, and the full-color cartoons have a lot of action, particularly Nadia’s hair-raising escape from the villain at the end. This entertaining story provides soccer instruction as well as mystery.”
School Library Journal – September 1, 2009
Ramp Rats
“The illustrations in the graphic guide are solid and modern and will really appeal to children today. The information is well-researched and well-balanced, showing both the unique nature of the Internet as a vehicle for news, but also the pitfalls that are singular to the World Wide Web… Overall, Media Meltdown is a very entertaining and informative graphic novel and is sure to impress and instruct a generation of computer savvy children. Recommended.”
CM Magazine – September 11, 2009
“Through both plot and side-bar explanations, readers learn how the media world operates at both the technical and the economic levels…The children’s ability with electronic technology – and interest in learning more – will ring true for many readers, old and young alike, and lends veracity to this already engaging mystery.”
Resource Links – October 1, 2009
“An excellent choice for developing media literacy…The design and layout are colorful and fast paced. The text is well written and paired with useful imagery.”
School Library Journal – January 1, 2010
“A good mix of instructional and narrative comic, using the medium’s strengths to illustrate how media is made, and giving kids the tools they need to research media-making for themselves. The mystery plot is simple, but has some good tension and twists, and the resolution is really sweet. Understanding how media gets made and learning to make your own media are critical skills for kids, and this is a great starting-point.”
By: Cory Doctorow, www.boingboing.net – December 20, 2009
More media hype when it rolls in . . .
