FICTION

Teen Boat!

by John Green
ROMAN, Dave & John Green. Teen Boat! illus. by authors. 130p. Clarion. May 2012. Tr $14.99. ISBN 978-0-547-63669-6. LC number unavailable.
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Gr 7–10—This web comic, now in print and full color, features a teenager who has the ability to transform into a small yacht. The authors play with this concept in the campiest ways possible: the words "Teen Boat" always appear in the same superhero typeface; Teen Boat has a crush on a girl named Nina Pinta Santa Maria, then later finds love with a Venetian gondola. The short chapters contain plenty of action: Teen Boat gets hijacked by pirates, falls in love, and fails his driving exam. The cartoon illustrations are simple, bold, and accessible. Teens who clue in to the comic's self-aware goofiness will enjoy this title.—Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
Besides possessing the ability to transform into a small yacht, Teen Boat is a normal teen. The graphic novel collects his various misadventures such as wanting to be cool, trying to land a girlfriend, working his first job, and learning to drive--all complicated by his nautical superpower. Crisp art, corny jokes, and an absurd concept make for a whimsical read.
Reviewed by Lisa Goldstein , Mar 01, 2012

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