FICTION

Bad Guy Is a Two-Word Word

by Marcus EMERSON
illus. by Marcus Emerson. 160p. (Recess Warriors: Bk. 2). Roaring Brook. Nov. 2017. pap. $12.99. ISBN 9781626727090.
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Gr 4–6—The battle for control over the playground continues. A supervillain has released supernatural elements into the chaos that is recess, and rifts between the heroes of the story make it difficult to defeat the enemy. Past wrongs will have to be righted and apologies made to unite the heroes and ultimately bring down the bad guys. A large cast of characters, complicated backstories, nonstop adventure, romance (well, puppy love), plot twists, and cliff-hangers give this series a soap opera feel. Time travel sequences and witty one-liners keep the plot moving steadily, like a TV program. The vibrant, stylized artwork is action-packed and reminiscent of manga, making this title ideal for fans of Doug TenNapel, Kazu Kibuishi, and Mike Maihack.
VERDICT Purchase where the first volume circulates heavily and where middle grade graphic novels are in high demand.—Samantha Lumetta, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Reviewed by Christopher Lassen , Dec 01, 2017

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