Mellybean and the Wicked Wizard (Mellybean #2)

by Mike White (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Mellybean

"Mellybean will bounce off the page and into your heart." --Mo O'Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series and Agent Moose

The second book in this charming graphic novel series finds Melly and her feline friends returning to the magical world hidden in their backyard, only to discover that a wicked wizard has taken over and these pets may be the only ones who can stop her!

Melly's learned a new trick, and she can't wait to show the cats. But when they all head outside to play, Melly accidentally loses her ball down the magical hole in their backyard. So she decides this is the perfect excuse to visit her friends in the fantastical world on the other side. And this time around, the cats want to come too. (After all, they need to find someone to open their cans of food!)

But instead of a warm welcome, the group discovers the whole kingdom has fallen into a mysterious deep sleep. And it is all thanks to Wilma, the wizard who long ago took Narra's powers. She's back to finish what she started by stealing the magic of other mythical creatures so she can become the greatest wizard ever. Now Melly and the cats are all that stand in her way. But how will these four ordinary pets stop an extraordinary villain? Well, they may just have a few tricks up their sleeves!

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Kirkus

If Mr. Rogers wrote sword-and-sorcery adventures, they might look like this.

School Library Journal

Gr 2-6--In this follow-up to Mellybean and the Giant Monster, Mellybean the dog and her three cat friends travel through a hole in the backyard to the Old-Timey Kingdom. Once there, they find that a magical spell has put King Narra and the rest of the kingdom to sleep. They discover that Wilma the Wizard has been stealing the powers from all of the Ancient Creatures in the kingdom so she can rule the world. Mellybean and her friends must find Wilma and save the kingdom. White brings whimsical illustrations to life using strong lines and rich colors. This fun and fast-paced story has a strong balance of text and illustrations and is broken into short chapters that will keep readers engaged and avoid overwhelming them. White blends a playful story about a magical kingdom with themes of kindness and friendship. Younger readers will be drawn to lively illustrations, while older ones will enjoy the humor and clever antics of the characters. VERDICT A great choice for reluctant readers. Recommended for kids who enjoy "Narwhal and Jelly" or "Phoebe and Her Unicorn."--Kristin Williamson, Metropolitan Lib. Syst., Oklahoma

Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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PRAISE FOR MELLYBEAN AND THE WICKED WIZARD

This sequel makes an effective case that 'adorable' might be a genre. If Mr. Rogers wrote sword-and-sorcery adventures, they might look like this. Kirkus Reviews

White blends a playful story about a magical kingdom with themes of kindness and friendship. Younger readers will be drawn to lively illustrations, while older ones will enjoy the humor and clever antics of the characters. A great choice for reluctant readers.Recommended for kids who enjoy Narwhal and Jelly or Phoebe and Her Unicorn." School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR MELLYBEAN AND THE GIANT MONSTER

"Mike White hits a heartwarming hat trick with this cute, funny, and action-packed adventure. Mellybean will bounce off the page and into your heart. This treasure of a tale is pure furry-friendship gold." —Mo O'Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series

All hail Mellybean! A fun, action-packed adventure from start to finish. —James Burks, author of the Bird & Squirrel series

I loved every page of this fantastically paw-some story! With characters you'll adore, a fun-packed adventure, and loads of laughs on the way, Mellybean proves that anything is possible with a bit of help from your friends." —Sam Hay, author of the Spy Penguins and the Undead Pets series

Mellybean is an absolute delight. A fun frolic on every page. —Jim Zub, author of the Samurai Jack comic book series

Subversive and hilarious. This story is funny enough to get away with being utterly adorable. Kirkus Reviews

White's debut is charming and sweet, with a plot that benefits from its predictability, allowing the reader to focus instead on lovable characters and White's gifted composition and linework. Readers not yet ready for Jeff Smith's Bone series are bound to fall for Melly and the gang. BCCB

[A] charming comics series starter. The graphic novel may skew slightly younger... but Melly's infectious enthusiasm, portrayed through straightforward art, makes her a very good dog, indeed. —Publishers Weekly
Classification
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ISBN-13
9780593202838
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Razorbill
Publication date
June 15, 2021
Series
Mellybean
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV008110 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Humorous
JUV008050 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Animals
JUV008080 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Fantasy
Library of Congress categories
Cats
Dogs
Adventure and adventurers
Magic
Wizards
Cartoons and comics
Comics (Graphic works)
Action and adventure comics
Little Maverick Reading List
Selection 2022

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