Moles (Superpower Field Guide #2)
by Rachel Poliquin (Author) Nicholas John Frith (Illustrator)
Funny and fact-filled, MOLES is another installment in the SUPERPOWER FIELD GUIDES series by author Rachel Poliquin, featuring full-color illustrations by Nicholas John Frith that will engage readers with witty narration and fun visual elements, inspiring readers to dig deep and see the world, both above and below ground, with new eyes.
Meet Rosalie, a common mole. The first thing you need to know about Rosalie is that she is shaped like a potato. Not a new potato, all cute and round, but a plain old lumpy potato. She may be small. She may be spongy. But never underestimate a mole. I know what you're thinking: moles are just squinty-eyed beasts that wreck your lawn. You're right! Those squinty eyes and mounds of dirt are proof that moles have superpowers. There is absolutely nothing common about the common mole.
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School Library Journal
Gr 2-5--In this second book in the series about animals with "superpowers," a nameless woman identifies and explains what is remarkable about moles, as exemplified by a mole she calls Rosalie. As in the previous edition (Beavers), the narrator introduces each superpower, or trait, by describing it as a special ability and then explaining how it works. Text boxes and quizzes are interspersed throughout and add a bit of fun. The illustrations, which have a vintage look to them, alternate between comic depictions and detailed diagrams that identify different physical features of moles and their habitats. The text remains friendly, though some terms, such as "indefatigable paws of power" may reach over the heads of most readers. The book lacks a table of contents, which may be troublesome for students who are doing reports. It does include a clear glossary and a detailed "further reading" section. VERDICT A serviceable resource regarding moles, which are otherwise underrepresented.--Sheri Reda, Wilmette Public Library, IL
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"Following series opener Beavers (2018), another field guide and another nuanced look at an underappreciated species.... [C]ombining a bit of snark with a lot of information.... Pick up a copy." —Kirkus
Byron Eggenschwiler is an illustrator whose work has been featured in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal and GQ. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.
JNF003140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Mammals
