Mystery Ranch

The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels [2009 Albert Whitman] #4

by Christopher E. Long, Mike Dubisch (Illustrator)

- Adapted with cooperation of Albert Whitman & Co.
- Original dialog from beloved classics in all adaptations
- Gertrude Chandler Warner biography included

Genres: Graphic Novels, Mystery, Childrens

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Christopher E. Long’s comic books have been published by the likes of Marvel Comics, DC Comics, IDW Publishing and Image Comics.

His articles and short stories have been published in a variety of magazines, including Flaunt, Spinetingler Magazine, and Thuglit.

His first published comic book was “Easy Way,” which he got the title tattooed on his arm. “Hero Worship” is his debut young adult novel, so he’s getting that tattooed on his arm soon.

Christopher was born in Seattle, Washington, raised in Logan, Utah, and currently lives in Southern California with his wife and son.

Reviews

[Andy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably closer to a 2.5 but as always, I rounded up. I have never read the original Boxcar story Mystery Ranch, but I have read other Boxcar books. I don't think this adaptation did the books justice. Although these books are written for children, I think the language used was too simplified and repetitive and the story as a whole didn't translate well to graphic novel form.

[Angela Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will need reread the original children's books to see if they're as... cliche? It seems a little dated in the gender roles in this story too.

[Misbah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The kids meet their great aunt for the first time and help go save her ranch. The first box car children book I ever read in comic book form.

[Brittney Bower · Rating 3 out of 5]

leaves out too much details nut still enjoyable to read.

[Lecy Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

After reading a couple of these graphic novels, it's nice to see how close they are to the original stories. The adventures these children had were very popular years ago when they were first written, but they are dated now.

[Jason · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have not read the originals, but I thought this was very poorly written.