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Valentino, Serena
4 Reviews
Calle, Juan
& Valentino, Serena
Good Dream, Bad Dream / Sueño bueno, sueño malo: The World's Heroes Save the Night! / ¡Los héroes del mundo salvan la noche!
(4)
K-3
Julio is afraid to go to sleep until his papa explains to him that every culture has heroes to battle monsters. Though non-rhyming, the simple text has a pleasant rhythm in both Spanish and English. Many cultures and time periods are represented by the brightly colored heroes battling the multitudes of cartoonish monsters that clutter each spread.
Reviewer: Siena Leslie
(4)
YA
This mock manual for the new werewolf (or wolfman-wannabe) offers tips on different types of weres, what to expect during transformation, passing in human society, decorating a den, and more. While some information is based in traditional lycan lore, more comes from film or fiction sources and can be contradictory. Blood-soaked movie stills, photographs, and digitally enhanced images enhance the presentation. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
YA
Packed with lore from history and pop culture; nutrition tips; party playlists; dating advice; and even fashion do's and don'ts, this tongue-in-cheek guide offers a wide range of zombie-related information. Valentino is inconsistent about her intended audience, alternately addressing the newly undead and zombie-wannabes, but any reader interested in the living dead will find plenty of tasty tidbits. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(4)
YA
Valentino tells the story of Snow White from the wicked queen's point of view. The perspective shift works moderately well to relate an engaging tale about power and jealousy. However, it's difficult to feel for the characters, least of all the protagonist, whose transformation from doting stepmother to jealous crone is too abrupt.
Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess
4 reviews
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