Hunger’s Bite

Gr 7 Up–Life on the Lark is flipped upside down for the passengers and crew when the predatory American vampire Mr. Honeycutt buys the ship and takes over operations. Emery, the captain’s son, and his best friend Neeta, a previously welcomed stowaway, notice how the ship’s employees, Neeta’s brother included, are pushed past the brink of collapse under this new leadership. Desperate for answers, the crew partners with a private investigator to unravel Honeycutt’s sinister plans. Together, they must work to save the crew and working class passengers from being cast into the fiery maw of the boiler to satisfy Honeycutt’s insatiable greed. Robin offers an exciting adventure and explores themes like the impact of greed and power. Characters are well-developed and diverse perspectives are considered in this menacing tale of hunger for more. The horror elements within the illustrations are chilling and add to the draw of this text. The cartoon art style coupled with the colors to enhance the tone and mood of each spread creates an immersive, nightmarish experience for readers. The sinister, contrasting art style used for characters during a personality shift is horrifically magnificent.