What a funny and great idea for a collection that highlights several talented graphic storytellers. This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid’s favorite subject—LUNCH! This collection seemed much more random. This one got a 4 stars because there were a couple stories that were either confusing and/or just not my thing until the end. I always love finding Comics Squad books on our shelves since they are a great way to try out a variety of graphic novel series. Small book, many uses. I was fortunate to get an ARC of this book, and my students are going to love it as much as the first one. This one especially stands out for its inclusion of a choose-your-own-adventure style comic. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. It was beyond entertaining and the best part it's based on a true story. All your favorite comic... Free shipping over $10. [Holm, Jennifer L., Holm, Matthew, Krosoczka, Jarrett J., Peanuts, Bell, Cece] on Amazon.com. Buy a cheap copy of Comics Squad #2: Lunch! I did not understand the Peanuts comic and some of the others while entertaining, did not stick with me like the comics in Recess did. This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid’s favorite subject–LUNCH! Welcome back. This book is similar to Dog man. (Comics Squad, #2)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Easily my favorite of the collection. 17 Contemporary Short Story Collections to Devour. It has to do with a bully, but the problem is not a simple solution and the first try is a miss. Fan favs such as Babymouse, Lunch Lady, and the Peanuts gang return from book one to in this very fun collection. I loo ...more. A great addition to most graphic novel collections, but only if you want to hear children laughing. In Bell’s standout story, Ellie’s reliance on her same-every-day lunch collides with her crush on a classmate—and what looks like … Pikput & Cullen in Worst Day Ever by Cecil Castelluci & Sarah Varon (Odd Duck author/illustrator) ***. ;) Cute little book from some. Comics Squad also features Pizza Monsters! We saw Comics Squad: Lunch! Read 214 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. A graphic novel anthology surrounding my favorite meal, LUNCH! Author(s): Jennifer L Holm, Matthew Holm, Jarrett J Krosoczka, Peanuts, Cece Bell ISBN: 0-553-51264-1 / 978-0-553-51264-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU January 26th 2016 He shares a true story from WWII about how potatoes were used to sink a Japanese submarine. Okay, so if you grew up watching/reading original Snoopy, than you'll know what I mean when I say this is "new" Snoopy and therefore less fun. The illustrations aren't too detailed, but the colors used are very bright. From Lunch Lady (an unexpected spatula-wielding hero) to Nathan Hale (humorous and historical), there is usually something for everyone's tastes and always the possibility of finding a new favorite. About Comics Squad #2: Lunch! Available: January 2016. Eight different comics explore that perennially popular topic of most youngsters--lunch. Made me remember just how important lunch is to a kid. on top of the counter and immediately fell in love with it. And in this second collection of comics, it is definitely hilarious. And I was glad that this will be a series. --Skip Navigation. Write a review. Whether it's an allergic reaction involving hallucinating classmates as food, or a World War II story about potatoes as weapons, Krosoczka and the Holms working with other talented graphic novelists have created another winning collection for young readers. Also a fun activity at the end. Not only will I recommend this book to my students, but I will use it as a mentor text to show them different things about different graphic novel illustrators and how the. The Comics Squad series is great because all the stories tie around a central theme, in this case lunch, and different authors/illustrators share mini-stories to give you an idea about what their writing is like. Do you like The Snoopy entry has no ties to Charles Schulz and it shows; it was done by Schulz Studio. Title: Comics Squad #2: Lunch! Diverse voices and sparkling debuts dominate today's contemporary short story collections. Talking desserts! Bad guys! We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. Otherwise, it is pretty fun but seems misplaced in this collection. Inicio / Tienda / Children / Fiction / Humorous Stories / Comics Squad #2: Lunch! Lucy & Andy Neanderthal: Cave Soup by Jeffery Brown (Jedi Academy author) **1/2. Eight short stories from different authors all focused on the great childhood equalizer – lunch. Start by marking “Lunch! Snoopy, under orders from the Head Beagle, is helping with the school lunchtime. Look no further—do we have the book for you! It breaks up the day. In "Lunch Bomb 1943" Nathan Hale tells the true but most astounding story of how potatoes were used to sink a Japanese submarine during WWII, and in "Lunch Girl and the Ominous Origin" Jarrett J. Krosoczka features those ever-loving lunch ladies and how one brave youngster deals with a bully. He shares a true story from WWII about how potatoes were used to sink a Japanese submarine. Cecil took some time out to chat with FOG! For this roundup, we took a look at the... A collection of comics from a variety of authors and illustrators about lunch adventures. "A collection of comics about every kid's favorite school subject: lunch!" For instance, in "Crazy Little Thing Called Lunch," Cece Bell explores Ellie's reluctance to vary her dietary routines for fear of affecting her academic performance. ISBN-10: 055351265X. Babymouse's lunch table was taken over so she turns to the story of Robin Hood to take it back. While I'm not a huge fan of graphic novels as a reader, I know how much my students love them and I understand why. I can't figure out for the life of me how Jason Shiga's story reads, but I couldn't figure out Meanwhile, either. A Hazardous Tale from WWII that has to do with how lunch saved the day for one destroyer crew in the Pacific theater. The other highlight for me was the look at Lunch Lady as a young girl, very fun! She’s a contributing cartoonist to the new comic anthology, Comics Squad: Lunch, which is available tomorrow. Good guys! It's also a source of all kinds of adventure. book by Jennifer L. Holm. This book is the sequel to Comic Squad: Recess and is as perfect an introduction to all age comics as you’ll find. This is a book about a group of friends and their time during lunch.It is a continuation of their adventures in recess. Even using this book, or the other two in the series, to do some compare/contrast analysis would be great. :-). Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) 7.31 x 5.81 x 0.65 Inches. My least favorite was Lunchtime Beagle. A collection of short comics by some great artists. "The Case of the Missing Science Project" by Jason Shiga uses the choose your own ending format. Booktopia has Comics Squad #2, Lunch! They were all so different. Babymouse Lunch Table Champion by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm (Babymouse authors) ***. Like its predecessor, Comics Squad: Recess!, this one will fly off the shelves faster than that mystery meat so often served in school cafeterias lands in the garbage cans. from The King's English. And in this second collection of comics, it is definitely hilarious. A collection of comic shorts by very popular graphic novel authors. Random, $7.99 trade paper (144p) ISBN 978-0-553-51264-9. I liked how Janice tries to befriend the bully when the others turn on her. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. "Cave Soup" by Jeffrey Brown was a fun way to show that we have more in common with neanderthal's than we sometimes think. Readers will be surprised at the different directions the stories take. I did not understand the Peanuts comic and some of the others while entertaining, did not stick with me like the comics in Recess did. I particularly enjoyed the Nathan Hale one and got bored reading Jason Shiga's (unfortunately). Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The second installment of this series does not disappoint! It's also a source of all kinds of adventure. Do you like comics? The Comics Squad moves from Recess! This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid's favorite subject--LUNCH! Look no further—do we have the book for you! Eight notable cartoonists contributed to this collection that goes from silly (Holm’s “Babymouse: lunch table champion” and Bell’s “Crazy Little Thing called Lunch!”) to didactic (Krosoczka’s “Lunch Girl” and Castellucci’s “Pikput & Cullen…worst day ever”) to nonfiction-y (Hale’s “Lunch Bomb” and Jeffrey Brown’s “Cave Soup”) to baffling and off-putting format (Jason Shiga's “The Case of the Missing Science Project”) to just plain awful (Snoopy in…Lunchtime Beagle). I really enjoyed "Lunch Bomb 43" by Nathan Hale. All your favorite comic characters are right here in one book, including the Peanuts gang, Babymouse, and Lunch Lady. Eight different comics explore that perennially popular topic of most youngsters--lunch. Summary: This is the ultimate “sampler platter” of graphic novels. I had no idea what Snoopy was trying to do. Lunch Girl and the Ominous Origin by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Lunch Lady author) ***1/2. Gene Yang! Eight different comic authors have created new stories with a common theme, in this case lunch. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Secret ninja clubs! Look no further—do we have the book for you! by Cece Bell "Snoopy in...Lunchtime Beagle" by Peanuts "Babymouse: Lunch Table Champion" by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm "The Case of the Missing Science Project" by Jason Shiga "Pikput & Cullen in...Worst Day Ever!" So fun, but I would not recommend reading it as an e-reader as Jason Shiga's comics are hard enough to follow in paper, its impossible to follow those arrows across a screen! Places in the signing line are reserved for those who purchase a copy of Comic Squad: Lunch! It turns into a mean game of dodgeball with a funny twist at the end. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Not every story grabbed me but the overall idea was great. Made me remember just how important lunch is to a kid. This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid’s favorite subject—LUNCH! Plus, a dedication to me in the front!! Comics Squad book. Not only will I recommend this book to my students, but I will use it as a mentor text to show them different things about different graphic novel illustrators and how the same theme can be different to different writers. Search. and Snoopy in charge of. I wouldn't want these guys in my kitchen or touching my food, but does show them growing and science in everyday life. Lunchtime can be fun, wild, yummy, or complete chaos! Lunch Bomb 1943 by Nathan Hale (Hazardous Tales author) ****. Book 2. While I'm not a huge fan of graphic novels as a reader, I know how much my students love them and I understand why. In Comics Squad 2, we get the scoop on what happens at lunch! I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review. A girl finds another girl sitting by herself at lunch and decides to sit with her and find out why she's sad. The stories are funny, intriguing, and full of heart. Do you like comics? Gen. Look no further-do we have the book for you! To see what your friends thought of this book. I don't read comics like I used to so I was interested to read this collection. Comics Squad (Book 2) Thanks for Sharing! There is something for every reader in this book. Varies by comic so individually: From the editing team that brought you 'Comics Squad: Recess" comes an all-new treasury of comics devoted to the second most popular class at school- LUNCH! Genre: Graphic Novels, Humor. 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