The book is half regular children's novel and half graphic novel. A fun, fast read by Kate DiCamillo! Flora is a 10-year-old natural-born cynic who discovers a brand new superhero when she rescues a squirrel and names him Ulysses. When Flora's mother becomes her arch nemesis and vows to exterminate Ulysses, the adventures really begin!. This book would make a wonderful read aloud for children as young as five years old and would be ideal for readers in elementary school. Winner of the Newbery Medal in 2014.
The book is half regular children's novel and half graphic novel. A fun, fast read by Kate DiCamillo! Flora is a 10-year-old natural-born cynic who discovers a brand new superhero when she rescues a squirrel and names him Ulysses. When Flora's mother becomes her arch nemesis and vows to exterminate Ulysses, the adventures really begin!. This book would make a wonderful read aloud for children as young as five years old and would be ideal for readers in elementary school. Winner of the Newbery Medal in 2014.