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Night of the Living Shadows: A Speed Bump & Slingshot Misadventure
122 pp.
| Holt/Ottaviano |
October, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8050-8887-8$13.99
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In their second outing, bird friends Speed Bump and Slingshot get into absurd shenanigans on a Bird Scouts scavenger hunt inside a curious place called "the mall," where they become trapped overnight. This graphic novel/chapter book hybrid explores themes of bravery, friendship, and accomplishing goals. The story's silly vibe is supported by slapstick black-and-white illustrations, which reward careful observation.