(4) 4-6 Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series. The Revolutionary War hero continues to distract his executioners in this eighth volume in the graphic-novel series. Here the focus is on the Frenchman Lafayette's participation in the Revolutionary War under General Washington; Hancock, Hamilton, and others make appearances. As always, irreverent humor makes a complicated story more accessible; readers will appreciate another compelling history lesson. Small panel illustrations and tiny type can be challenging. Bib.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series. Nathan Hale, Revolutionary War hero, continues to distract his executioners in this seventh graphic novel. The focus here is on the United States' secret Doolittle air raid on Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. As always, irreverent humor makes a complicated and harrowing story more accessible; readers will appreciate the compelling history lesson (provided they're not put off by the small panel illustrations and tiny type). Bib.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series. Nathan Hale, Revolutionary War hero, continues to distract his executioners in this sixth volume. Here the focus is on Texas's fight for independence from Mexico with Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and other historical figures in starring roles. As always, irreverent humor makes a complicated story more accessible; readers will appreciate the compelling history lesson (provided they're not put off by the small panel illustrations and tiny type). Reading list. Bib.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series. In this fifth graphic novel, Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale continues to distract his executioners; here the focus is on slavery in America and Harriet Tubman's courageous abolitionist work. As in previous volumes, irreverent humor makes a complicated story more accessible. Readers will appreciate the compelling history lesson (provided they're not put off by the small panel illustrations and tiny type). Reading list.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series. Nathan Hale, Revolutionary War hero, continues to distract his executioners in this fourth volume, which tackles WWI's complex events. As always, the graphic novel series' irreverent humor makes the complicated story more accessible. Here, "cute little animals" represent different countries, helping readers appreciate the entertaining history lesson (provided they're not put off by the small panel illustrations and tiny type). Reading list.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn