Sava, Scott Circus Mayhem (Animal Crackers Prequel), 91
pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL. First Second, 2017. $16. Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G;
Violence: G.
Owen is taken to the circus by his parents, so he can be
babysat by an Uncle he has never met –Uncle Buffalo Bob. But Bob isn’t there
and Owen is taking on a wild tour of the circus. The performers discover that
Bob is missing, kidnapped by the evil Contorto. When Own is locked up to keep
him safe, he discovers a box of animal crackers and eats one –starting the
greatest adventure of his life.
This story was non stop action with little to no character
building. A big part of the plot is that people only want to come to the circus
to see the animals (I personally think that is the most depressing part of any
circus) –but it doesn’t really make sense. I think readers will like the idea
of being able to transform into animals. The cover looks dated and the artwork
is just so-so (a bit of a letdown considering it was published by the high
quality First Second).
EL –OPTIONAL. Stephanie,
Elementary School Librarian & Author
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