From the Jewish Journal’s article on “Books that make perfect Chanukah gifts“:
Those looking for a gift for kids who like comics and adventure stories can’t go wrong with “Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite” (Amulet) by author/illustrator Barry Deutsch. This highly anticipated sequel to the 2010 Sydney Taylor Award-winning graphic novel has nothing to do with the holiday of Chanukah, but it would certainly make a fabulous gift. [...]
Kids will love the zany plot and the brilliance of the art that proves superior at conveying typical childhood emotions with great empathy. What a treat to have Mirka back! Parents and relatives of 9- to 12-year-olds of any denomination who like comics, reading or action surely won’t go wrong by picking up the first two volumes of this witty and popular new series for middle-grade readers.
Thank you, Lisa Silverman!
Although I always find it a bit odd that Hereville is said to be for “9- to 12-year-olds,” since I’m trying to create an adventure comic book that I’d enjoy were I the reader. Apparently I’m very immature for someone in his forties. (Not exactly news).
You can find information about buying both Hereville books here.
Growing old is inevitably, but growing up is optional :) I find that adults who are still happily in touch with their inner 8-year-old tend to be pretty awesome. And almost always enjoy a good fart joke…
Congrats on the wonderful reception for the book. I recommended it to my mother’s childhood best friend who is a rabbi in NYC and always on the lookout for good books and books with female protagonists for her school!
Now, with recommendation on metafilter!!!
These cartoon comic book thingies are good and all, but they’re a little…you know…ethnic. Got anything without quite so much Jew in it?
Try “Maus.” That only has cats and mice in it.
Awesome. You’re one of the good ones, Amp.
I have to say, I loved How Mirka Got her Sword and can’t wait to read Meteor.
LOLlercaust.
/I’m so verry sorry.