FICTION

Anna & Froga: Thrills, Spills, and Gooseberries

by Anouk RICARD
tr. from French by Helge Dascher. 3. 40p. (Anna & Froga). Drawn & Quarterly/Enfant. 2014. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9781770461567.
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K-Gr 3—Bright illustrations lend a feeling of whimsy and joy to this collection of short comics about a girl and her animal friends. The dialogue shows a range of emotions from friendship to frustration to sarcasm, providing a level of believability to the relationships of the characters. The short nature and familiar situations of each strip allows young or reluctant readers the opportunity to quickly finish a complete story line. Whether needing peace and quiet, growing vegetables, or visiting a fair, normal experiences bring a sense of camaraderie to the narrative. However, the lack of continuance of some scenes may cause annoyance or confusion. Readers will easily find a character to which they can relate.
VERDICT A cute, colorful, and overall enjoyable introduction to comics and graphic novels.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Speer, Cisco College, TX , Mar 01, 2015

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