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167 pp.
| HarperCollins
| May, 2009
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-085133-0$15.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Shane Hillman.
In this fourth Underwhere adventure, Fitz the cat steps up as the hero, battling an evil mastermind who's preparing a nasty surprise for Fitz's human friends. Parts of the story set in the real world are presented in text, while the Underwhere sections are shown in graphic novel format. Though the humor can be forced, Fitz offers an entertaining perspective on humans.
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Shane Hillman.
Twins Zeke (who narrates Prince) and Stephanie (Pirates) fall into Underwhere, an underground kingdom whose inhabitants think Zeke is a prince. In each book, the texts are interspersed with comics-style panels and screenplay scenes that continue the action. Though the plots are forgettable, the dynamic format may appeal to reluctant readers who might also enjoy the frequent puns and underwear humor. Review covers these titles: Pirates of Underwhere and Prince of Underwhere.
144 pp.
| HarperCollins
| September, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-085130-9$15.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Shane Hillman.
This time it's sidekick Hector's turn in the spotlight, as he narrates this third book about the threatened underground kingdom of Underwhere. The book combines straight text with chapters presented in comic book–style panels. The adventure is unremarkable, but the groaner humor (i.e., lots of underwear jokes) and the dynamic format may draw in reluctant readers.
164 pp.
| HarperCollins
| May, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-085127-9$15.99
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-06-085128-6$16.89
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Shane Hillman.
Twins Zeke (who narrates Prince) and Stephanie (Pirates) fall into Underwhere, an underground kingdom whose inhabitants think Zeke is a prince. In each book, the texts are interspersed with comics-style panels and screenplay scenes that continue the action. Though the plots are forgettable, the dynamic format may appeal to reluctant readers who might also enjoy the frequent puns and underwear humor. Review covers these titles: Pirates of Underwhere and Prince of Underwhere.