Comics Squad #3: Detention!: (A Graphic Novel)

My son got the Comics Squad: Lunch! free and he loved it. Doing my research I found out they had 2 more. I went to our local Godwill and I found the Comics Squad: Recess! That's when I bought him this one so he could have them all. He DEFINITELY LOVES THEM.

This book features an excellent selection of stories aimed at elementary school age readers. Most of the stories are humoroous, and a couple are even moving. I loved the range of topics and art style, done by some of today's most popular and/or celebrated creators. My favorites were the ones by Victoria Jamieson and George O'Connor, but there is not a bad story in the bunch.

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A collection of short graphic novels for middle grades that all center on the topic of detention. The Breakfast Bunch in Detention Disaster by Jarrett J. Krosoczka *** Kids from Lunch Lady comics think the new teacher is putting them in detention because they overheard him talking about an evil plot to take over the city. -Wasn't sure where this was headed. But I liked the twist at the end. Cheating Death w/ Sisyphus by George O'Connor **** Sisyphus gets himself in trouble by cheating and faces detention as a result. -Oh boy, this is probably THE worst detention ever. It's also a nice retelling of the Greek myth of Sisyphus. Worse Than Detention by Victoria Jamieson **** A young troublemaker find that at her new school instead of detention, you get sent to help the kindergarten class for a while. -As a teacher, I find this punishment system AWESOME! Hehehe. I think this girl has learned her lesson. Milo's Journey by Ben Hatke *** Milo finds some strange things in his desk during detention...or does he? -This one will have kids debating whether Milo's adventure is real or not. Too Nice! by Rafael Rosado & Jorge Aguirre **** A nice girl with a perfect record and a crush on the cool rebellious kid tries to get herself sent to detention on purpose so she can be near him. Her best friend is constantly trying to help save her. -I love the irony of the humor in this. I also like that the girl has a solid friend speaking wisdom to her. Of course, some people have to learn things the hard way. Cyclopean Kid: Detention Is Forever! by Lark Pien *** Cyclops gets sent to the top of the mountain for detention. He's afraid he'll get stuck up there forever. -The twist at the end of this was cute. And I like that the cyclops has learned his lesson, detention just isn't worth missing out on all the fun. Think about What You've Done by Matt Phelan You're not quite sure what is going on with this kid in detention and the strange circular creature who appears...until the very end. -I'll be curious to see if kids can puzzle out the meaning of this one. It's a good exercise in reading visual clues. Squish: Leave No Cell Behind by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm **** Squish can't leave Peggy when she trips on the way to school, even if it means being late and getting a detention. A hero wouldn't leave anyone behind. -And the lesson is, it is super to be a good friend. And you should never, ever give Pod twinkies! Overall a fun collection kids will enjoy. Notes on content: No language issues or sexual content. Some bumps and bruises but no serious injuries.

Lots of different comics to pass the time..... best used in detention. Fun, creative and cooperative! ( srsly awesome )

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good book