AS THE DEER FLIES

In a forest of oddball animal superheroes, what will happen next?

From the idiosyncratic brain of online cartoonist Savage comes another episode in the action-packed adventures of Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy. Minimal text and colorful, simplified illustrations once again meld together in a story that feels at once off-the-cuff and quirkily inventive, and while it’s not exactly Shakespeare, this zany selection is sure to make readers laugh and will leave those who love animal stories, simple adventure, kooky humor, and wacky wordplay clamoring for more. Like the others in the series, this is reminiscent of an old-school comic strip. The offbeat tale begins with a very confused eagle and an exhilarated deer (or was it vice versa?) and includes a plunge from a cliff, a brain swap, a clueless scientist, a devious villain, funny and familiar heroes, and, of course, a triumph over evil. What could be sillier or more fun? A science lesson about tree rings and an engaging activity round out the story and may lead youngsters to take another look at the natural world. A nice choice for reluctant readers as well as anyone who loves funny books, cartoons, or comics.

A rambunctious addition to a fun-filled series that will make even the most solemn reader crack a smile.