Copyright Date:
2021
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
04/13/21
Pages:
151 pages
ISBN:
1-459-82229-3
ISBN 13:
978-1-459-82229-0
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2020944962
Dimensions:
26 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Wed Dec 01 00:00:00 CST 2021)
Gr 46 Picking up after the events of the first book, this next series entry finds sisters Enid Jupiter and Lyra Gotham exploring their father's basement art studio in Victoria, British Columbia. After stumbling upon a strange brick with mysterious coordinates, the girls head out on a wild scavenger hunt to locate more clues in hopes of solving the city's current monster problem. Narrated by host Perogy Cat (a locally popular character created by Gaudin for the comic strip Magic Teeth Dailies ), this quirky graphic novel about two kids going up against a host of creepy creatures incorporates science facts and information about places in Victoria, resulting in a thoughtful, educational adventure. Gaudin's vibrant monsters pop against a fairly subdued palette. Though rife with amusing meta-humor, the narrative relies heavily on exposition and suffers from slow pacing at times. Familiarity with the series starter is essential for those wishing to get the most out of their reading experience. Both protagonists are white. VERDICT Purchase only for fans eager for the next "Monster Sisters" installment.
In the final chapters of their story the Monster Sisters delve deeper into the meta-narrative of their lives when they find comic books starring themselves on their father's desk.
After the events of The Monster Sisters and the Mystery of the Unlocked Cave, sister sleuths Enid Jupiter and Lyra Gotham traverse the city uncovering clues as to why their sleepy seaside town has become overrun by giant monsters. Using the city's archives, well-read local booksellers, their keen intellects and their father's comic book collection, the girls piece together a giant conspiracy spanning centuries. The monsters cause a ruckus, the girls solve mysteries, maps are unearthed and a city is *hopefully* saved (no spoilers!).
Do the secrets of survival lay among their fictional adventures? Using real locations, true facts and witty asides, this graphic novel is as much of an adventure to read as it is for the characters to experience.