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City of Spiesby Susan Kim and Laurence Klavan and Pascal Dizin
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Mystery, intrigue, and pastries abound in this World War II spy tale.
Evelyn typically satisfies her longing for adventure with the help of a pencil and a sheet of paper. But when she makes a new friend, Tony, she's happy to abandon her art for a real-life search for spies. When the two accidentally uncover a genuine mystery, it looks like Evelyn might end up in the kind of adventure she writes in her comics. Susan Kim, Laurence Klavan, and Pascal Dizin present a period piece that creates an inviting world you won't want to resist. Review:"This graphic novel takes the kid detective genre to the world of WWII espionage. In this case, the role of Nancy Drew is being played by Evelyn, a 10-year-old girl who's recently come to live with her free-spirited aunt in New York City. Imaginative and bored, Evelyn and her friend Tony see spies everywhere, with decidedly mixed results. Unlike the Hardy Boys or Boxcar Children, they don't always get it right, and their false alarm about a surly doorman makes for embarrassing headlines. Eventually, they do happen upon a real Nazi spy, and they're off on an exciting adventure, hiding in bakery vans, sneaking into parties, and decoding secret messages with a little help from Evelyn's Aunt Lia and a friendly policeman. The writers manage the difficult trick of writing real children into a terrific adventure story, and the book is completely age-appropriate without ever talking down to its readers. Dizin's loopily expressive art has a period feel while still looking fresh and kid-friendly. His work on 'Zirconium Man and Scooter,' Evelyn's comic about herself and her absent father as superheroes, is particularly charming. City of Spies is a good old-fashioned adventure story and rip-roaring fun. Ages 12–up." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"With stupefying precision, Dizin's art channels Herge's Tintin in tone, palette, and with the remarkable expressiveness of the clean, flexible figures....Kim and Klavan put a sophisticated spin on classic boy's adventure story.... Review:"An appealing combination of Tintin-inspired art with its European sensibility mingles with the superhero stippling of a classically American style. A nice mix of espionage, romance and adventure, this well-paced, well-drawn tale will surely appeal to thoughtful young readers." Kirkus Reviews Review:"This complex, well-executed work combines a modern, emotional narrative with a European comic style....While the illustrations evoke comics that are traditionally for younger readers, the many personal dilemmas at work in the narrative will be appreciated by older students." School Library Journal Synopsis:Evelyn typically satisfies her longing for adventure with the help of a pencil and a sheet of paper. But when she makes a new friend, Tony, she's happy to abandon her art for a real-life search for spies. Young adult.
About the AuthorSusan Kim has written for more than three dozen children's TV series, including Reading Rainbow and Are You Afraid of the Dark? and received four Emmy nominations. Ms. Kim teaches in the MFA program at Goddard College. This is her first book for children.
Laurence Klavan wrote the novels The Cutting Room and The Shooting Script, both published by Ballantine, and has also written screenplays and teleplays for Tri-Star, Warner Brothers, and the USA Network. This is his first book for children. Pascal Dizin grew up in a small town on the West Coast. He studied cartooning at the School of Visual Arts. He lives in New York City, where he continues to draw comics. This is his first book. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 1 comment: 
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