Graphic novels have become so popular with kids that I am trying to read more of them as they are published. I received an advanced copy of Jarrett Krosoczka's LUNCH LADY AND THE CYBORG SUBSTITUTE last week and think that it will be quite the hit with kids.
Two Lunch Lady books will be available this summer with another due out in December. There is lots to like about this new series. First of all, the concept is hilarious. Lunch Lady by day, Superhero when work is finished. The Lunch Lady uses great gadgets that made me laugh--Fish Stick Nunchucks, a giant hairnet and more. And the Lunch Lady uses lots of food words throughout the book.
The books are done completely in yellows, blacks and whites. A small, square book--similar in size and shape to the Babymouse series. A very recognizable format.
I find that younger readers are loving graphic novels these days and there just aren't many of them available that are appropriate for those readers. This series has the humor that 2nd and 3rd graders will love and the format is easy enough to follow for younger readers.
My 3rd-5th ESOL/reluctant readers will go for them as well since they've read all of my Ricky Ricotta's Giant robots! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading about this at 100 Scope Notes. When you hear about it from more than one source, you know it has to be something good.
ReplyDeleteI agree with teacherninja -- sounds like a good series to have for struggling and/or reluctant readers.