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Dec 30, 2009
Sarah-Greenbeanteenqueen
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I've seen the Flight comics in my library young adult collection, but they are almost always checked out and I never get to read them myself. I used this module as a chance to finally read one. I picked up Flight: Explorer mostly because it had a short story about Jellaby, which I had been wanting to read since I first read the Jellaby graphic novel by Kean Soo.
I loved this collection. Just like short stories are perfect ways to find new authors, this graphic novel collection is a g More...
I loved this collection. Just like short stories are perfect ways to find new authors, this graphic novel collection is a g More...
Nov 16, 2009
This book is a nice sampling of a bunch of comics authors. Each author created a self-contained story which lasts for a few pages. I thought each one was pretty good: Either there was a funny punchline or some kind of neat twist at the end. My favorites were the Jellaby comic (of course!), especially the frame where he goes into the snow for the first time. I also really liked "Big Mouth" - this one was hilarious, but was one of those stories that also made me want to cry because I
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Oct 29, 2011
Patrice
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Flight Explorer features 10 stories, each with a different author/artist. Some of the characters I had seen before (Jellaby and Zita), though most of them were new to me. The connecting theme is flight, though some offer a looser interpretation than others. No matter, they are all highly entertaining. It's a true joy to experience so much varied talent put together in one tiny package--it's a great idea! The only negative is that the stories I especially liked left me hungry for more. Then again
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Aug 05, 2011
Ruhama
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A collection of short stories told in graphic form.
Ten different artists have contributed to this book, with each story unique in style, plot and point of view. The first story is a boy and his dog and some very tall mushrooms. The third story is about a girl and her monster and its first snow. The fifth story is featured on the cover and is about a laser-wielding, plane-flying mouse who crash lands on a strange planet. This is a nice compilation with a good variety of stories and may More...
Ten different artists have contributed to this book, with each story unique in style, plot and point of view. The first story is a boy and his dog and some very tall mushrooms. The third story is about a girl and her monster and its first snow. The fifth story is featured on the cover and is about a laser-wielding, plane-flying mouse who crash lands on a strange planet. This is a nice compilation with a good variety of stories and may More...
Dec 11, 2010
Flight Explorer was a fun, varied collection of short works. It's a great introduction to graphic novels because the stories are so different. I didn't love all of the stories but I did enjoy the exposure to artists and authors I've never heard of. I think many kids will enjoy this book, they are likely to find one or two creators that they just adore. I thought all of the artwork was done really well even though there was such a range of styles.
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While I think this would be a natural h More...
Oct 08, 2009
Becky
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After that great Amulet sequel, I wanted to read more by Kazu Kibuishi, and came across this little sampler from several comics artists and animators. Snappy and full-color, it had me laughing out loud several times. Take a look if you or your patron feels "iffy" about GNs for grade schoolers. These are like Looney Tunes in a book, with really nice artwork.
"Flight Explorer is an excellent introduction to graphic novels as it shows that you're never too young to laugh, More...
"Flight Explorer is an excellent introduction to graphic novels as it shows that you're never too young to laugh, More...
Sep 03, 2008
Steve
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With the Harvey Award-winning anthology series Flight, editor Kazu Kibuishi has created a bit of a phenomenon. The short-story anthology had not been a popular format in comics for many years, but the critical acclaim and reader attention Flight achieved changed all that. Flight's introduction into the marketplace changed the way many publishing houses viewed comic anthologies, encouraging them to release material of their own in that vein. Because of the quality of work it contained as well, Fl
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Jul 22, 2008
Kirsten
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Kazu Kibushi is the editor of the popular graphic novel anthology Flight, and this is a smaller, similar anthology for younger readers. The stories here are mainly action-oriented, humorous, or both, and the artwork tends toward the cartoon-like. This is not to say this is a weak collection, however; there is much here that is immensely entertaining for both older and younger readers. Kibushi excels at finding artists and writers who have a hint of the surreal in their work, and that is in ev
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Oct 16, 2009
Brenton
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Flight Explorer is the new sub-series of the Flight comic anthologies, consisting of Flight fare that is more kid-suited. That alone doesn't automatically mean that I wouldn't enjoy it less than the normal Flight anthologies; I do enjoy plenty of fun kids books, after all. About half of these tales are continuations of serials previously started in the first four volumes of Flight, and it's nice to finally see some of those characters that haven't been around for two or three volumes. On the
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May 13, 2008
Mary
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This is a collection of different graphic stories arranged into ten chapters. The different chapters offer a wide variety of characters from cats in ancient Egypt, to space travelers, to snow loving monsters. One story, Snow Cap, is wordless. The style of the illustrations vary from chapter to chapter and are bright and colorful. These stories should appeal to the younger grade school reader.
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A welcome addition to the stil More...
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Sep 13, 2010
Jill
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I love this series too, I've asked my libary to stock the others but they have yet to do so. I love graphic art novels etc, but find it hard to find the content to match my boys age, sometimes it just is to inappropriate for their age. Kazu Kibuishi and other contributors. Nice look at what other artists/writers are doing.
Sep 21, 2009
Mykl
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Mar 06, 2011
Ryan
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This was a collection of short graphic novel scenes. The different art styles are refreshing. Just the right length for a little bedtime reading. (After prayers and teeth brushing, but before the good night kiss and drink of water....and second kiss...and tucking up....and second drink of water...)
Dec 29, 2010
John
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Jellaby is one of my favorite graphic novels. This collection includes "Jellaby: First Snow." Last year, my students started a petition to SAVE JELLABY. They mailed it to Hyperion Books for Children. Let's hope one day we will see a third volume!!!
Jan 13, 2009
Tim
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Flight: Kids Version.
...Though one story has a cussing, missile-shootin' mouse in it, which is not something my mother would ever consider appropriate for kids.
...Though one story has a cussing, missile-shootin' mouse in it, which is not something my mother would ever consider appropriate for kids.
Feb 18, 2011
Jonathan H.
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A fun, kid-friendly volume similar to the Flight anthologies. Got for my daughter from the library because she's been reading Missile Mouse and Zita the Spacegirl recently.
Jul 21, 2010
Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)
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This is Kibuishi's MG version of his flight series. I found it to be fun, quirky, and something that 9 & 10 year olds will really enjoy. Looking forward to others in the series.
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Jul 07, 2009
Chris
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Decent and miss (not hit and miss) collection of very short graphic stories for younger readers. Nicely colored art is generally better than the characters and plots.
Aug 04, 2011
Nic
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I like the story "The Perfect Cat" the best, both in terms of plot and in terms of artwork. But a fun little volume overall, with lots of good art.
Jan 25, 2009
Rob
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This Animation-influenced comic anthology presents funny & futuristic tales for younger readers -- But all of us can enjoy!
Feb 13, 2010
Renee
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This is a compilation of short stories, some sweet others funny. I wish many of the stories were full length graphic novels.
Feb 08, 2010
Leonard
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This is a children's graphic novel that I read because my grandson, Zachary, was reading it and I like to know what he's reading.
Dec 12, 2009
John
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Clearly meant for kids and a great idea. Also some really great illustrations but overall only a couple that I actually enjoyed.
Sep 10, 2009
Keri (JD)
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I LOVED the story in this collection about the cat, it brought a giant grin to my face!
The house story which the front of the book features was stupid though.
The house story which the front of the book features was stupid though.
Jan 16, 2011
Elizabeth
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FE's are geared towards little kids (I think). This was good, but most of the stories lacked depth. Fun, light, read.
Dec 01, 2008
Kate
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A great comic short story series - some so damn sweet they'll make your teeth rot. I really enjoyed this.
Mar 08, 2011
Stevie
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That was quite epic. :D
I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys odd stories and comic books.
I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys odd stories and comic books.
Mar 12, 2010
William
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I love the Flight anthologies and the kids version was no let down. Great stories and art throughout.
Apr 27, 2009
Charlou
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This was fun. A graphic fiction short story collection with a variety of types of stories and art.
Aug 04, 2011
Neil
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For fans of the Flight Anthology - a must. A Copper story as well as Jellaby
