FICTION

Graveyard Shakes

illus. by Laura Terry. 208p. Scholastic/Graphix. Oct. 2017. Tr $24.99. ISBN 9780545889551. pap. $12.99. ISBN 9780545889544.
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Gr 4–7—Sisters Victoria and Katia have escaped farm life with scholarships to a prestigious boarding school, but the change of environment proves difficult for both. Victoria encourages her exuberant younger sibling, who marches to her own beat, to fit in, but she winds up putting them in danger during a terrible blizzard. The girls find themselves stranded in the underworld, surrounded by ghouls and monsters. With the help of Little Ghost and Modie, the undead son of a mad scientist, the girls try to escape. Reminiscent of Kelly Bastow's art, the striking illustrations are simple and endearing, tempering the mood of the more frightening scenes. There are still a few unanswered questions at the end of the story, but overall this is a fun, original ride.
VERDICT A great addition to graphic novel collections; hand to fans of Raina Telgemeier.

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