After the nonfiction and more serious and calm atmosphere of the last few reads, I needed some fun. And these bunnies promise to hold tons of that. This is the 2nd in the graphic novel series (nope, I didn't read the 1st). It's aimed at more beginner readers, which is also an area, which I seem to enjoy more and more. Of course, the three bunnies on the front win over right away: cuteness and urban adventure. It's like dark meets white.
If this is as fun as I hope it is? Let's find out!
BIG CITY BUNS
Fluffle Bunnes #2
by Anna Humphrey
Illustrated by Irma Knivila
Children's Animal Fiction /
Graphic Novel
162 pages
ages 6 to 9
The Fluffle Bunnies are back for the second installment in their bad-bunny kingpin saga. A brand-new graphic novel chapter book series for Bad Guys fans ages 6 and up.
Biggie, Boingy and Flop have the park under control, and life is grand, if maybe a bit . . . boring.
When they see a festival pop up nearby, they decide to investigate, and when they have a run-in with a group of city rats, their little park suddenly seems like small carrots.
The Fluffle sets their sights on a bigger prize. But can this adorable gang really take over the whole city?
Only if they can do it their way . . .
Biggie, Boingy and Flop have the park under control, and life is grand, if maybe a bit . . . boring.
When they see a festival pop up nearby, they decide to investigate, and when they have a run-in with a group of city rats, their little park suddenly seems like small carrots.
The Fluffle sets their sights on a bigger prize. But can this adorable gang really take over the whole city?
Only if they can do it their way . . .
MY TIDBITS
Adventure mixes with a little humor and cuteness to create an exciting read.
Biggie, Boingy, and Flop are the Fluffle Bunnies, and they love their cushy life in the park. They are adored and pampered. When they see a nearby festival, they decide it'll be fun to visit, but instead of fun, they are constantly headed-off by a trio of rats. The rats claim they control the city and won't let the Fluffle Bunnies do anything. But the Fluffle Bunnies aren't that easy to push around.
It's not necessary to read the first book to enjoy this second one...although the fly, who gets the tale started, would make immediate sense if the first book had been read. But it still makes a lovely stand-alone, since the Fluffle Bunnies experience an entire, new adventure. After a quick introduction to their wonderful lives, the fun begins, and what better way than with a fair? The disappointment and bullying comes out very clear and draws sympathy for the bunnies. Their cuteness magnifies this, of course. After that, it's pure fun as the bunnies do their best to handle the nasty rats. It's quick-paced, simple, and holds tons of silly humor. The plot isn't exactly intricate, but then, considering this is for beginning readers, that isn't really a bad thing. The bunnies are constantly facing new predicaments, and some of these carry heart.
The graphics are in black and white in the copy I received and well done. They drive the tale and humor forward right along with the easy-to-read text. It fits the age group nicely and will even entertain older readers, who just want a silly, light read.
And here she is...
ANNA HUMPHREY has worked in marketing for a poetry organization, in communications for the Girl Guides of Canada, as an editor for a webzine, as an intern at a decorating magazine, and for the government. None of those was quite right, so she started her own freelance writing and editing business, created the Megabat, Bee and Flea and Clara Humble series and wrote many other books for kids and teens. She lives with her husband and two kids in a big, old brick house in Kitchener, Ontario.
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