Book Overview
Meet Amelia Louise McBride, age twelve. She's been forced to move out of Manhattan after her parents' divorce, and is now living in a small town with her mom and her aunt Tanner. She has to deal with being the new kid in school, finding the right friends, getting sent to the principal's office (many times)--not to mention getting her first kiss. But with the help of G.A.S.P. (Gathering of Awesome Super Pals) members Reggie, Rhonda, and Pajamaman, Amelia knows everything's going to be okay. Except, of course, when it isn't. Jimmy Gownley's graphic-novel series has been nominated for multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, and is already a hit with kids and librarians alike. Now, ginee seo books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers is proud to present new editions of the first two books in this acclaimed series. Called "a character to rival Ramona" by School Library Journal, Amelia is funny, generous, and real--and reading her is an addictive pleasure that will hook middle-grade readers from the first panel to the last.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1416986057
ISBN13:9781416986058
Release Date:August 2009
Publisher:Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.68 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Age Range:7 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 2 to 7
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Amelia Does Indeed "Rule!" and Makes Us Readers Happy!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This second volume of Amelia stories is as delightful as the first. Amelia is a spunky, emotional, passionate 4th-grader; she is a modern-day "Lucy" from the Peanuts. Jimmy Gownley writes, draws, and inks the stories single-handedly. My fourth-grade girl loves this series. She identifies with the issues that touch a young girl, such as dealing with quarrels, the first kiss, and the strange world of grown-ups. I love this series for the attention to detail, wonderful artwork and interesting jokes that appeal to adults. These jokes are funny for adults, but they are not double-entendres that try to titillate like many modern animated features. The book is very high-quality, printed on good paper and with beautiful ink. Well done, Mr. Gownley! We look forward to Volume 3.
A perfect "10" on the Can't-Put-It-Down Scale!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
When my 7-year old son is fighting with my 9-year old daughter for his turn to read AMELIA RULES!, you know these books are going to be a hit. The artwork is beautiful, the dialogue full of great humor and pathos, the stories engaging. But what appeals most to the kids, I think, is the characters themselves. Amelia is out-and-out fascinating--a perfect combination of pre-teen girl and tomboy--and her friends are as lively and entertaining as any you'll find in American literature. In fact, this IS literature, and if you're the kind of parent who thinks comics are no better for kids than TV, AMELIA RULES! will prove you completely and utterly wrong. Get these books. Your kids won't be able to put them down--and neither will you.
The Best Kids' Comic Ever!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Simply put, there is no kids' comic book on the marketbetter than "Amelia Rules!" It is intelligently written,beautifully drawn, and totally hilarious. The storiescontained in this volume are a cartooning tour de force.
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