Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Eek & Ack Ooze Slingers From Outer Space: Fiction, Graphic Novel


Eek & Ack Ooze Slingers From Outer Space, written by Blake A. Hoena and illustrated by Steve Harpster
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Pages: 40
Genre: Fiction, Graphic Novel
Rating: Thumbs Up
This graphic novel takes the reader on a journey into space travel with Eek, Ack and Oozie. Both Eek and Ack get into much trouble together, like destroying planets. They are about to slime earth when the get caught by their father and are threatened with punishment of no vacation to mucus mountain.
I enjoyed reading this graphic novel because it was unique. I have had little exposure to this type of writing and can see how some students would really enjoy this type of book. The part I liked most of this story was actually in the final pages of the book. The author gives several suggestions on how this graphic novel could be used for introducing various creative writing projects for children/students. He also lists possible discussion questions and internet sites for further space investigation.

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