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Noble, Rachel

Marty

32 pp. | Holiday | July, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8234-4662-9 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-8234-5062-6 $10.99
(2) PS Illustrated by Zoey Abbott. Marty the Martian has been able to blend in with society on Earth and observe humans, thanks to a vast collection of disguises. (Apparently, his green complexion and short stature don't give him away.) He spends his days dressed as a construction worker or a cowpoke or an old woman, mingling with people but mostly ignored. It's a safe if lonely life. Abbott's delicately rendered illustrations take advantage of humorous opportunities (see Marty as a tattooed and bearded barista) while expanding Noble's matter-of-fact text. "Look at his wardrobe of costumes!" accompanies a full-bleed image featuring a magnificent old tree festooned with hats, wigs, footwear, and more among its branches. Marty's bed is balanced high up on a branch, too, and at the foot of the tree a comfy-looking armchair, rug, and bookcase complete the homey, enchanting scene. Marty's undercover existence is threatened after a "Creative! Cutting edge!" costume choice draws attention, which leads to suspicion, investigation, and discovery. But the latter--Marty's biggest fear--turns out to be a good thing, resulting in friendship, a home, and "a safe place" where Marty the Martian can be himself. This satisfying and surprisingly tender story beams an encouraging message about acceptance to young Earthlings (and to undercover Martians).
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2021

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