Ariol #3: Happy as a Pig...
Gr 4–7—The third title in this excellent graphic novel series offers short vignettes in the life of Ariol, a superhero-obsessed tween donkey. Ariol, like many boys his age, hangs out with his best friend (a pig), and has a crush on a girl in his class (a cow), and he navigates the real world of schoolwork and parents while still trying to achieve the ideal of his comic-book hero, Thunder Horse. Although all of the characters are anthropomorphized animals, their amusing interactions and adventures ring true to the experiences of middle-grade kids. The colorful, offbeat illustrations are a perfect match to the stories, setting the scene and giving the characters depth. Ariol's hilarious hijinks are mischievous and fun, and this volume will find fans among kids who enjoy irreverent humor.—Sarah Reid, Broome County Public Library, Binghamton, NY--This text refers to theLibrary Bindingedition.