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132 pp.
| Candlewick |
August, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-6961-4$16.99
(2)
4-6
Illustrated by
Emily Carroll.
After Masha's beloved grandmother dies, Masha answers a help-wanted ad to become assistant to the child-eating folkloric character. To win the position, Masha must creatively accomplish challenges set forth by Baba Yaga. This graphic novel shines in its pacing, harmony of image and text, and use of flashbacks and stories-within-stories to advance plot. With vivid coloring, Carroll's digital art establishes setting and tone.
Reviewer: Elisa Gall
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2015