Shock City: A Graphic Novel
by Aaron Alexovich (Author) Aaron Alexovich (Illustrator)
"Equal parts nightmarish and outrageously funny, this graphic novel adventure is a thrilling joyride through an electrifying world!"--Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth
When shy, anxious Milo rings the doorbell of the forbidden Shock City castle on a dare, he gets more than he bargained for when peppy young monster Sunny answers the door and labels herself Milo's new BFF. But when Milo returns to tell Sunny he--and the rest of the town's residents--are moving out of the crumbling Shock City, his monster pal refuses to accept it. She soon convinces Milo to join her on a romp around the city to reverse the damages done, and persuade him and everyone else, to stay. But when Sunny learns that her grandfather, the great Darkness Von Shock, was not the revered benefactor she believed him to be, and is actually the cause of everything bad happening in Shock City, Milo confronts his biggest fears to help Sunny save the town and reverse her family's reputation.
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Gr 3-6--Comic artist Alexovich's madcap illustration style perfectly suits this graphic novel about a boy, a girl, and a city on the brink. Milo is a kid from Shock City, where a coming-of-age dare to ring the creepy Von Shock doorbell brings unexpected results: Sunny, a young Von Shock monster, answers and delights at the prospect of a new friend. When Milo returns to tell Sunny that his family, and the rest of the town, are leaving the dilapidated city, Sunny refuses to accept it. Instead, Sunny sets on convincing Milo that she can fix all the problems--until she discovers that her grandfather is the source of everything bad happening to Shock City. Readers will enjoy the frenetic pace and witty dialogue as Sunny and Milo's plan to save Shock City plays out. Their determination is highlighted, and if Milo can overcome being fearful and Sunny can improve her family's reputation, even better. The artwork throughout is eye-catching and bold. VERDICT This hilarious, action-packed tale of friendship hits the middle grade sweet spot. A recommended first purchase.--Rosemary Kiladitis
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Kirkus
"A heartwarming and nail-biting adventure."
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