Read five exciting stories of crime fighting, Bat-style. Batman faces off against the Joker, ManBat, and the Penguin. As usual, Batman overcomes the odds with his resourcefulness, utility belt, and quick reflexes. Villains, beware!

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/26/2009

ISBN-10: 1401205097

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Twelve year old Alex MacPhersons' parents vanished years ago. Traveling to Scotland, the scene of his parent's disappearance, he makes friends with children whose Mother is also missing. Not believing in coincidences, they explore a mysterious cave near their home in hope of finding a clue to their parents whereabouts. They are naturally astounded when they are suddenly transported to 12th century Scotland and the camp of hero William Wallace, who is fighting to win freedom from England. What does this have to do with the missing people? Many exciting battles and narrow escapes add to this exciting, history-rich, mysterious, time travel adventure.

Reviewed by: Ellen Lundell

Date read: 9/17/2009

ISBN-10: 0887768865

ISBN-13: 9780887768866

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The year is 1302, or year 680 of the Hegira according to the Muslim calendar. Halima, a member of the Beduin tribe, Beni Khalid, has been betrothed to her cousin, Atiyah, since they were small. She dreams of one day being his wife. Uncle Saladeen arrives, and takes Atiyah to study at the university in Fez. Atiyah wants only to marry Halima and take over the leadership of the Beni Khalid when his adoptive father can no longer lead. After Atiyah leaves, the tribe must migrate to find food and water, and Halima is lost during a sandstorm. She gives herself up for dead. A hunter of the rival tribe, Beni Shummar, finds Halima and she is nursed back to health in the tribal encampment. The sheikh makes an offer of marriage, an offer that Halima, because of courtesy and custom, must accept, but she holds out hope that Atiyah will find her. Sequel to Ramsay Scallop.

Similar books: Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind by Suzanne Fisher Staples

Reviewed by: vfv

Date read: 8/14/2012

ISBN-10: 0531095193

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Nat Love was born in 1854 as a slave. After the Civil War ended, he worked hard to help support his family. After he won a contest for breaking horses, he decided to head out west and try to make his way on his own. Nat became a cowboy, and was so skilled at roping steer and shooting a gun that he won the Great Cowboy Games in Deadwood, South Dakota. After that, he was known as Deadwood Dick. Nat spent twenty years risking his life out in the west, facing torrential storms, stampeding buffalo, and vicious gunfights with bandits and various Indian tribes. This graphic novel is based on Nat Love's autobiography and the dramatic and colorful artwork skillfully reveals the exciting and dangerous events in his life. Nat Love was one of the few African American cowboys to gain notoriety, and this book does a great job of telling his story.

Similar books: Houdini: The Handcuff King by Jason Lutes; Saloons, Shootouts, and Spurs: The Wild West in the 1800s by Kenneth McIntosh

Reviewed by: lauraf

Date read: 9/28/2012

ISBN-10: 0811857492

ISBN-13: 9780811857499

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An earthquake hits Never Land Island and strange happenings begin to occur: a barrel of gun powder washes ashore, falling into the hands of the pirates; the mermaids turn violent; and the boys, Shining Pearl, and Little Scallop are kidnapped. With time running out, the children must escape, figure out a way to save the mermaids, and stop Captain Hook before he destroys the Mollusk village. The series, A Never Land Book, begins with Escape from Carnivale, followed by Cave of the Dark Wind.

Reviewed by: adf

Date read: 6/6/2009

ISBN-10: 9780786837

ISBN-13: 9780786837915

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