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Chabon, Michael
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Jake Parker.
Broad-shouldered, square-chinned Awesome Man has awesome powers and an awesome dog sidekick. But he still needs to relax and refuel after a hard day battling evil. There's some satisfaction after the one-note story line reveals Awesome Man's alter ego (a little boy). Rich-hued 1950s-comic-style art includes subtle clues to the story's twist.
Reviewer: Rebecca Reed Whidden
(2)
4-6
When Ethan's father is abducted as part of Coyote's plan to bring about the end of the world, the eleven-year-old and two friends set off to save him. The group "scampers" through four connected worlds, meeting some uniquely American fantasy figures and playing baseball with the inhabitants of the Summerlands. Despite a convoluted plot, this is an ultimately satisfying fantasy filled with colorful characters and magic.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2002
2 reviews
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