by Serena on March 24, 2010
Bluewater Productions‘ Female Force
by Neal Bailey, Ryan Howe, and Joshua LaBello is a compilation of stories about some of the strongest women in politics — Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and Caroline Kennedy. The comic book is well drawn, with very realistic images of these figures.
The book starts off with Michelle Obama unveiling her childhood, her determination to do well in school, and her success in becoming a mother and attorney, long before meeting her future husband, Barack Obama. It was interesting to learn that she put off marrying Barack for a long while, even after her brother gave her his blessing. But the story doesn’t end there; it continues through the campaign trail in Chicago and for the presidency.
Hillary Clinton’s story also begins wither her past, beginning with her childhood in Chicago and moving through the presidential campaign. This pattern is followed with Sarah Palin as well.
These comics will help young readers and older readers get a better grasp on these women and the role they play in politics today. The illustrations are vivid and detailed, resembling each political figure accurately. Readers interested in a bit of sarcasm and another point of view of politics will enjoy these stories, and young women can look to them for inspiration.
This is my 19th book for the 2010 New Authors Reading Challenge.
FTC Disclosure: Thanks to Bluewater Productions for providing me a free copy of Female Force for review. Clicking on title and image links will lead you to my Amazon Affiliate page; No purchase necessary, though appreciated.
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by Serena on March 16, 2010
Bo Obama: The White House Tails
is written by Paul J. Salamoff and drawn by Emmy Award-winning Disney and Warner Brothers artist Keith Tucker for Bluewater Productions‘ line of graphic novels for young readers. The 40-page graphic novel reads more like a comic book, with Bo Obama taking kids back in time to visit previous White House pets and to witness some of the history of the presidential residence.
Bo is a Portuguese Water Dog, who is the perfect dog for those with allergies. Not only does Bo know a lot about himself and his breed, but he also knows a great deal about the White House’s former residents. The illustrations of Bo are clear and vivid, making the Obama’s dog leap to life in this graphic novel.
“People in Portugal speak Portuguese, but I can only bark in English.” (Page 10)
From elephants in the White House to the origin of the presidential residence’s name, Bo takes readers on a journey through the present and the past. Kids, probably between ages 8 and 12, will enjoy this book the most because the words will be easier for them to grasp with little help from parents. In some instances, readers may want to learn more about the animals or historical figures they meet. Learning history through the eyes of a dog has never been more entertaining. Bo Obama: The White House Tails is moderately priced at $6.99.
This book is my 16th book for the 2010 New Authors Challenge.
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