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Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite (Hereville #2)
by
Barry Deutsch (Goodreads Author)
Mirka is back, and this time she takes on a misguided meteor who's been set in motion by the troll and turned into Mirka's twin by the witch. Doppelganger Mirka is out to best the real girl. Our heroine will have to beat her own other self in a three-part challenge...or be banished from Hereville!
Hardcover, 128 pages
Published
October 31st 2012
by Harry N. Abrams
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When we last saw Mirka, an 11-year old Orthodox Jewish girl, she had outsmarted a troll and won a sword. When the troll sends a meteorite to destroy his enemy, the witch, Mirka runs to warn her, as the meteorite will destroy all of Hereville. The witch stops the meteorite by transforming it into a girl. Into someone who looks exactly like Mirka. Metty (as the meteorite is called) is delighted to be part of Mirka's family, and at first Mirka thinks it's a great idea too. Metty can go to school fo...more
What do trolls, witches, and meteorites all have in common? Mirka, the brave Jewish heroine of this story. Mirka marches to the beat of her own drum. She chases adventures and loves to sword fight and play hero, even if she fumbles a few things up first.
A troll sends a meteoroid speeding toward Earth and Mirka races to inform the witch who is the only person who stands a chance of warding off certain doom. At the last minute, the witch changes the meteorite into a girl using a few strands of Mi...more
A troll sends a meteoroid speeding toward Earth and Mirka races to inform the witch who is the only person who stands a chance of warding off certain doom. At the last minute, the witch changes the meteorite into a girl using a few strands of Mi...more
Reason for Reading: I haven't read the first book in this series (soon to be rectified!) but this sounded so charming I had to go ahead and read it anyway.
The portrayal of an Orthodox Jewish family is a breath of fresh air in the book. It is lovely to have God spoken of simply and with reverence in a mainstream book. I enjoyed all the Jewish references to words, customs and culture which made this a unique book in the fantasy genre. A delightful story that had me glued to the pages in one sittin...more
The portrayal of an Orthodox Jewish family is a breath of fresh air in the book. It is lovely to have God spoken of simply and with reverence in a mainstream book. I enjoyed all the Jewish references to words, customs and culture which made this a unique book in the fantasy genre. A delightful story that had me glued to the pages in one sittin...more
Thanks to Abrams and NetGalley I got a sneak peek at the sequel to Barry Deutsch’s Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword. It should be noted that the advanced copy/peek was pre-color and still sketched at the end, so I cannot speak to the color throughout or any detailing toward the end, but I can say that it is drawn and formatted consistent to the first book (that is good news, by the way). Love the cover.
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How Mirka Met a Meteorite picks up after the events in the first, unsur...more
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How Mirka Met a Meteorite picks up after the events in the first, unsur...more
I obtained a Advance Reader Copy from Netgalley. As other reviewers stated the graphic novel was not rough sketches in the last half of the book, but it now way did that distract from the story of Mirka. It only made me want to read more and see the final product!
Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite by Barry Deutsch is the story of Mirka, a Jewish girl who has a big imagination. The story begins with Mirka’s complete boredom. She soon sets out on a journey to retrieve her sword and ends up enco...more
Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite by Barry Deutsch is the story of Mirka, a Jewish girl who has a big imagination. The story begins with Mirka’s complete boredom. She soon sets out on a journey to retrieve her sword and ends up enco...more
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Although the first volume of Mirka wasn’t my favorite book of the year, I did find it interesting and was pleased to see a sequel was/is coming out as Mirka provides a unique point of view to readers. It’s a different environment than most folks are accustomed to reading about it (I know it was for me) and I like that she’s a strong female character.
Mirka is back. She’s still a sword-brandishing, monster-fighting girl...and she’s still grounded from her last adventure of...more
Although the first volume of Mirka wasn’t my favorite book of the year, I did find it interesting and was pleased to see a sequel was/is coming out as Mirka provides a unique point of view to readers. It’s a different environment than most folks are accustomed to reading about it (I know it was for me) and I like that she’s a strong female character.
Mirka is back. She’s still a sword-brandishing, monster-fighting girl...and she’s still grounded from her last adventure of...more
Another terrific chapter in the life of Myrka, an orthodox Jewish girl living in the fictional town of Hereville. This volume opens where the last ended: with Myrka being grounded for sneaking out at night, fighting a troll and talking to the local witch against her parents direct orders.
Of course, as soon as she is un-grounded Myrka is in trouble again when she accidentally gets the troll to call down a meteor to destroy the world. What happens after she STOPS the meteor is even worse because n...more
Of course, as soon as she is un-grounded Myrka is in trouble again when she accidentally gets the troll to call down a meteor to destroy the world. What happens after she STOPS the meteor is even worse because n...more
Definitely better than the first book, in that it actually had a story structure, but still pretty boring. The first book sort of wandered and eventually got to Mirka winning the sword. It sort of skimmed over all the steps in between the refusal of the call and the reward/seizing the sword (toooooo literal, but it's for kids so whatever). This one had more of the in-between stuff, thank god, because that is the most interesting stuff. If you're looking for a good recommendation for a kid comic,...more
More Mirka! This time she accidentally convinces a troll to flood the witch's house with chocolate pudding--only for the attempt to go awry and send a meteorite hurtling down instead. At the last second, the witch transforms the meteorite... and now there's an extra Mirka around who is better at absolutely everything. The two Mirkas were going to share their life (half the chores!), but it's not as easy as real-Mirka expected (half the meals!). If she's going to get rid of the Extra-Mirka, Real-...more
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While I liked this book a lot, I didn't like it as much as the first _Hereville_ book. For one thing, I don't like the doppleganger conceit—it may help Mirka grow up in the end, but it's a tired cliché that I wish didn't show up in this book. Secondly, I realized that the knitting's drawn incorrectly, which, as a knitter, really bothered me, considering how major of a plot point it is for the series. Outside of those things, though, this is still a fun series. Mirka's always entertaining with a...more
In the first volume, Mirka fights a troll in order to win a sword, but her battle ends up being different from what she expected! In this second volume, Mirka learns that a meteorite is coming to the earth. The witch helps her by transforming the meteorite, but it was not quite what she was expecting! Once again, Mirka must come to terms with herself in the humorous challenge she faces in this volume.
Hereville is such a blend of creativity that I really enjoy reading it, and I imagine the intend...more
Hereville is such a blend of creativity that I really enjoy reading it, and I imagine the intend...more
Well, now we know that Hereville is in the United States, and not TOO far in the past, although VW bugs don't provide very specific dates.
Mirka still wants to be a hero, and still is not really ready to accept that even heroes have to work at learning their skills. This time her troubles start because she is trying to be helpful as a peacemaker between the troll and the witch.
No one would ever expect the complications that ensue. Once again, a great story with well fleshed out characters and co...more
Mirka still wants to be a hero, and still is not really ready to accept that even heroes have to work at learning their skills. This time her troubles start because she is trying to be helpful as a peacemaker between the troll and the witch.
No one would ever expect the complications that ensue. Once again, a great story with well fleshed out characters and co...more
I got to see the Advanced Reader Copy at NetGalley. Much of the artwork was unfinished which makes me looking forward even more to October when I can finally see the finished copy. Looking at the ARC is like looking into Barry's artistic process.
A sword, a troll, a meteorite, a magical transformation, a Mirka doppelganger, a contest that will have a winner. . .and a loser who will have to leave Hereville forever.
A longer review to come with the finished project in October, but put this one on y...more
A sword, a troll, a meteorite, a magical transformation, a Mirka doppelganger, a contest that will have a winner. . .and a loser who will have to leave Hereville forever.
A longer review to come with the finished project in October, but put this one on y...more
Much like the first book, Deutsch continues to give life lessons about accepting oneself through the elements of fantasy. Here, Mirka must deal with facing her "ideal" self, and it's not really a pretty experience once it gets going. The art is still fabulously expressive and well done, plus there are definitions for all of the vocabulary that was foreign to me. We don't see as much of Mirka's family this time around, but the background information from the first installment made that work out w...more
This book has everything going for it that Mirka's first adventure does: a great female protagonist, seamlessly integrated facts about Jewish culture, epic knitting scenes, and a heaping dose of humour. In this adventure Mirka narrowly saves her town from being destroyed, then ends up having to deal with a doppelganger who is better than her at everything and keeps stealing her food to boot. I love Mirka for her flaws more than her strengths, and it's nice to see her make this same realization a...more
Cute. Although the ending strayed a little too much into the unrealistic for me. But hey, so did the first one, so that's okay.
I actually read the first one as an ARC, so I don't know if it was colored or not. I assume it was. But I almost enjoyed the story in black/white more. The colors just seemed off in this one to me, like there was too much orange or something.
Still, it was an enjoyable book, and I will definitely be picking up the next!
I actually read the first one as an ARC, so I don't know if it was colored or not. I assume it was. But I almost enjoyed the story in black/white more. The colors just seemed off in this one to me, like there was too much orange or something.
Still, it was an enjoyable book, and I will definitely be picking up the next!
I'm not Jewish, not religious at all, and this one was pretty entertaining. I don't know whether the appeal would be there would be for non-religious, non-jewish kids. There was quite a bit of Hebrew included (always translated). The appeal for me was this plain, orthodox girl wishing she could become a dragon slayer.
SPOILER (and a disappointment)alert: she never becomes a dragon slayer. ho hum.
SPOILER (and a disappointment)alert: she never becomes a dragon slayer. ho hum.
A satisfying sequel to How Mirka Got her Sword. We learn more of Mirka's background (about her mother, specifically)and meet her older sister. Once again she encounters the troll and witch, which leads to trouble . . . and her younger sister and brother help her triumph in the end. Mirka's desire for the sword, her sense of justice (and injustice), her faults all make her a very appealing heroine.
This is a delightful story about what's important in life. Although it has religious connotations, it could easily be placed in a public or school library. It is great story about what makes us different and how those differences make us special. I would recommend this book to any student and wouldn't hesitate to put in the school library. It would be a great addition to my graphic novel section.
The tagline of Mirka's first book was "just another troll-fighting eleven-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl." And with that, I fell in love with this world. This installment was just as fun, with Mirka desperately trying to save the world from a meteorite launched by a malevolent creature. However, with her rescue from the witch comes consequences--and Mirka might just lose herself in the process. Oddly specific subject matter, but fun anyway. Adults might just like this more than kids.
Hereville - How Mirka Met a Meteorite by Barry Deutsch - I really love this book/series. I highly recommend reading this fantastic book that not only provides a non-stop action-packed entertaining story but also adds in a honest, respectful glimpse into Orthodox Jewish life. I really appreciate Barry Deutsch's humor that is threaded throughout the book.
Mirka is a rarely seen protagonist- an orthodox Jewish girl. There is a nice balance of realism and fantasy and the spiritual elements are authentic. The relationship she has with her strict, yet wise and loving step-mother, is refreshing. The adult figure is neither a caricature of wickedness nor witlessness and she is not over-bearing; she provides instruction and guidance but Mirka is left to sort out her problems on her own.
My 10-year-old managed to get her read in before me. We both love Mirka, who is strong, and smart, and troublesome. I really enjoy the way Deutsch shows the normality of Mirka's orthodox community, and how that influences the characters, but not exactly the plot. This is some very grounded fantasy. Go, Mirka, you flail about vigorously with your sword, girl.
Library copy.
Library copy.
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As much as I love that Mirka is really just a regular girl with adventurous dreams in spite of her Orthodox Jewish upbringing, the character I really love in this book is Fruma, Mirka's step-mother. How wonderful to see this woman honor Mirka's mother by telling Mirka about her brave journey to America. So much for the evil step-mom.
NOt quite as perfect as the first book, but still very good. Mirka returns for another adventure - and again, we are reminded that things aren't always as we think they are and the usual fairy tale tropes (like the extremely tired trope of wicked stepmother) are ignored or turned on their head. A good read for kids and adults!
A very odd story about a strange, but spirited little girl who lives in a very religious community but when she's out in the woods on her own, interacts with witches, trolls, and other supernatural beings. There was much I didn't understand about this story (my failing, I'm sure, as I am not the target audience.)
I don't know if I love this book more because the main character is flawed in such a lovably realistic way or because it is set around an orthodox Jewish community. These graphic novels are funny and adventure-filled. I can't wait to read more about Mirka and hopefully see her grow as a character.
I really liked this book. Mirka reminded me a lot of myself ^.^ And apparently this is a series? Well, I'll just have to read the first book now... I even learned a ton about the Jewish culture. Who knew you could learn so much from books? (I'll give you a hint: I did ;D)
That "meteorite" turns out to be Mirka's double--but not her EXACT double....
I think this second outing is little more preachy than the prequel, with a closing slip into metafiction that's a shade coy. It's still funny, sweet, scary and wonderful in many, many ways.
I think this second outing is little more preachy than the prequel, with a closing slip into metafiction that's a shade coy. It's still funny, sweet, scary and wonderful in many, many ways.
I still enjoyed the setting and Mirka is a great character (the supporting characters are also very good, especially the rude troll) but this did not feel as substantial or interesting as the first volume. I’d recommend it only if you really loved the first book.
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