FICTION

Wait a Minotaur

Holiday House. (I Like to Read Comics). Dec. 2024. 40p. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9780823456338.
COPY ISBN
K-Gr 2–It’s the start of the school year and Nick is worried about finding his classroom at Icarus Elementary. Gus the minotaur is also new, and he has a plan. Taking Nick by the hand, Gus charges full speed into the school. They are going so fast they ­actually miss the welcome sign for them, and Gus ends up with the torn banner stuck to his shirt without even noticing. The daring duo zoom through the science, music, PE, and art classes; the cafeteria; and finally the basement. When they climb the stairs, they find themselves in a different school populated by high schoolers and Nick ­realizes that they have to retrace their steps. Armed with various items picked up on the way, they charge back in ­reverse. End paper maps cleverly show their routes. In this graphic novel that is low on dialogue but high on action, the art takes center stage. Full-color panels are easy to ­follow and full of humorous details that will ­invite multiple readings. Nick presents as ­Caucasian, while the school’s population is more diverse. Gus is the only mythological creature. Ebbeler’s I’m Ogre It and Kraken Me Up also team up a kid with a mythological creature.
VERDICT A lighthearted read for any child nervous about the start of school.

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.
Sorry !!! Your comment is not submited properly Or you left some fields empty. Please check with your admin


RELATED 

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?