Perfect graphic novel for early readers! I found this one in the school library the other day and thought Aidan might like it. Well I was wrong.... he LOVED it and was instantly obsessed with this one and the sequel "The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Evil Fish". This is a great early reader or reluctant reader book as the dialogue is spare and the plot is simple. There are also many panels with just illustrations. This is a silly book but with some humor that will appeal to adults. (Two of the penguins are Bob and his associate Bob... sound familiar?) Aidan got a HUGE kick out of a homonym play on the word "blueprints". You will have to read it to see! Probably best for grades 1 - 4 and will probably mostly appeal to boys who enjoy other graphic novels like Squish or The Lunch Lady series. Despite a somewhat exciting story and likeable art, I was un-blown-away by this one. I did finish it, because the story was engaging enough, but I couldn't tell the main characters apart despite their different swim trunks which I think really cut down on the book's potential. I didn't really catch the sleepy one's name either since his brother calls him Bub and the bully calls him Flub- kind of confusing. Even though thecharacters aren't distinguishable form each other, the art is fun with a single color and nice clear drawings with minimal setting that I prefer.
So funny!And so punny!I want to read more of these.C'mon library, get them in!
—HUSinAQHA
Graphic novels are not my things but this one was quite funny.
—ladybird
Pure cuteness! Starting book 2 right now with my kid. :)
—Jone
Laugh out loud funny!
—Alex196
