(4) 1-3 Squish series. In this eighth graphic novel, the amoeba's best pal, Pod, confuses everyone when he multiplies through mitosis. Meanwhile, in the latest Super Amoeba comic book (in black-and-white sequences), technology threatens to turn world-saving into a desk job. The usual appealing illustrations, charming text, likable characters, and well-integrated science will keep fans reading despite some plot holes (and the cavalier imprisonment of Pod's offspring).

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 1-3 Squish series. Illustrated by Matthew Holm. Amoeba Squish fears he's dying from "parasitic black death amoebitis" after typing his symptoms into the computer. The real cause of his gastrointestinal problems? Mixing orange juice and Twinkies. This seventh graphic novel maintains the series' focus on science concepts and snarky humor. The panel illustrations' neon-green highlights are particularly effective for this story of stomach upset. Acid and base experiment appended.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 1-3 Squish series. Amoeba Squish runs into a problem when he trades his beloved Super Amoeba comic books for the time-consuming video game Mitosis. This fifth graphic novel's format is split between scenes of Squish's goings-on, his Super Amoeba comics, and scenes from the video game. The dialogue is snarky, pacing is brisk, neon-green-hued comics are energetic, and science concepts are woven in smoothly.

Reviewer: Margaret Nell Becker

(3) 1-3 Squish series. It's summertime and amoeba Squish heads off to swim camp (Power); Squish and his microscopic pals use an example from their favorite comic-book superhero to turn around their soccer team's losing streak (Captain). Fans of the graphic novel series will enjoy the electric green illustrations and Squish's black-and white dream sequences--and the snarky humor--in these third and fourth installments. Review covers these Squish titles: Squish: Captain Disaster and Squish: The Power of the Parasite.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 1-3 Squish series. It's summertime and amoeba Squish heads off to swim camp (Power); Squish and his microscopic pals use an example from their favorite comic-book superhero to turn around their soccer team's losing streak (Captain). Fans of the graphic novel series will enjoy the electric green illustrations and Squish's black-and white dream sequences--and the snarky humor--in these third and fourth installments. Review covers these Squish titles: Squish: Captain Disaster and Squish: The Power of the Parasite.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 4-6 Squish series. The brother-sister team behind Babymouse presents a brand-new graphic novel series starring Squish, a young amoeba. In his first outing, Squish channels his comic-book hero, Super Amoeba, to confront a bully. The Holms' characteristic humor--offbeat and snarky--comes through in both the text and lime-green-tinged illustrations. And yes, setting real-kid issues in a microscopic world works remarkably well.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(3) 1-3 Squish series. In his second adventure, amoeba Squish escapes into superhero dream sequences to help him deal with the start of a new school year. Varied panel sizes and informational asides let the authors (creators of Babymouse) take full advantage of their graphic novel format, complete with Day-Glo-green highlights in the entertaining illustrations.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister