(3) 1-3 Color by Jose Garibaldi. In Pilkey's latest cartoon-style graphic novel for young and reluctant readers, George and Harold turn to William Golding's Lord of the Flies in a frenetic existential exploration of goodness. Delving into his past, Petey (Dog Man's feline nemesis) reveals the root of his evil: childhood betrayal; meanwhile, clone Li'l Petey balances the nonstop action with innocent wisdom, probing questions (the constant why?), and silly-terrible knock-knock jokes.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) YA Social Issues in Literature series. These collections of short essays and excerpts from longer works are divided into three sections: background on the authors, critical discussions, and contemporary thematic materials. Drawing from different disciplines and points of view, each volume provides a varied selection of genuinely useful resources, making decent starting points for student research. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind. Review covers these Social Issues in Literature titles: Peer Pressure in Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War, Violence in William Golding's Lord of the Flies, and Race in Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac