Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
10/03/23
ISBN:
1-662-64026-9
ISBN 13:
978-1-662-64026-1
Dewey:
741
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
(Thu Nov 30 00:00:00 CST 2023)
Duck, Cat, and the gang need a new place to hang out."Bored outta their gourd," the friends search for somewhere to go, but each spot they try is a dead end. The arcade is closed, the skate park's too crowded, and the local food shack is a mess. As they're brainstorming other options, Turkey suggests building a treehouse, and the others jump on the idea. Skeptical Cat deems the idea "crab" (uncool), but Duck and the others are into it. The gang go into the woods to find the perfect tree, and the friends disperse to collect building materials. They each pitch in and work hardâ¦except Cat, but he eventually brings the finishing touches that really make this place a "far-out hangout." This second installment has the same format as the earlier book in the series: three chapters with minimal words and fun, cartoony comic panels. Like The King of Cool (2023), it features children having fun by living it up and accomplishing something together. Petrick's art is kid-friendly with a rad edge. The anthropomorphic animals sport sunglasses, baseball caps, and graphic tees. Young readers may not get all the old-school references, but they'll appreciate the sick vibes and smooth wordplay ("dope-as-a-cantaloupe").Totally sweet! (Graphic fiction. 5-8)
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Kirkus Reviews
(Thu Nov 30 00:00:00 CST 2023)
Duck and the gang want to build a cool hangout in the second book in this graphic chapter book series perfect for fans of Narwahl and Jelly.
When the gang decides to build a hangout where everyone can chill together, there are supplies to gather, the puuurrrfect tree to find, and of course: an awesome name to pick! (Turkey wonders: What about the Doozy Den?) But when Cat tells the gang that tree forts aren’t cool, everybody’s feathers get ruffled—especially Duck’s. In three short chapters, perfect for readers just gaining confidence, Duck and his friends once again show Cat that being cool is never about being mean!
Hippo Park graphic chapter books are ideal for beginning and newly independent readers, with approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension.