Comix
2 primary works • 3 total works
Book 8
The second set of four in this lively new series of comic strip novels for younger readers now available in paperback. Comix are aimed at 7-9 year olds, particularly though not exclusively boys, and children who find reading hard work. The subject matter is pacy and exciting and the main characters are usually boys, and there is plenty of action and dialogue to keep the story moving. Feisty heros and heroines use quick-thinking tactics to get them out of all kinds of scrapes and dilemmas. The series is aimed at developing reading ability and the text is integrated with illustrations using the comic strip conventions of speech bubbles, thought bubbles and sound effects. Established authors have written a variety of tales - adventure, science fiction and fantasy, comedy and football stories. All the titles have been illustrated by the best strip-cartoon artists around. The resulting combination is a visually-exciting series that should get any 7-9 year-old reading no matter how reluctant they have been to pick up a book in the past.
Book 18
Arf loves a good practical joke, but his new venture into journalism is no laughing matter when he gets involved with strange Major Nimby and his tearaway dogs. Bridging the gap between picture and longer books, this title is suitable for reluctant readers.
Arf loves practical jokes. His handbag trick should give him and his sisters a laugh. Except they don't expect a real thief to turn up. For ages 7-9.