What is Humor?
Novels that entertain, bring a smile or a laugh to the reader. They can be any genre, mystery, history, Gothic, etc or any theme, but the books must have as their basis for being, humor.
Category Archives: Humor
Bart Simpson’s Guide to Life
Bart Simpson’s Guide to Life By Matt Groening ISBN: 006096975X, c.1993 Bart Simpson stars in his own imaginative guide on how to live life to the fullest. Color lies on every page and draws the reader to listen to Bart’s … Continue reading →
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Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally)
Bobby vs. Girls By by Lisa Yee ISBN: 978-0545055932, c.2010 When Bobby inadvertently gets into a fight with his best friend Holly, their disagreement develops into a boys versus girls war involving their whole fourth-grade class. This is a funny and delightful … Continue reading →
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Marmalade Boy, vol. 1
Marmalade Boy 1 By Wataru Yoshizumi Illustrated by Wataru Yoshizumi ISBN: 978-1931514545, c.1998 The manga is very realistic (except for her parents) and it has a terrific plot. Like a soap opera, there are many more issues to read. It … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Review, Five Star, Graphic Novel, Humor, Manga, Romance | Tagged Brothers, Conflict, Divorce, Family, Romance, Siblings | Leave a comment | Edit
Spud
Spud By John Van de Ruit ISBN: 9780143024842, c.2007 Set in South Africa, this is a hilarious journal of a thirteen-year-old boy’s first year at boarding school is a celebration of reading; for the young man reads constantly. He is also … Continue reading →
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What’s the Weather Inside?
What’s the Weather Inside? By Wilson, K. New York, NY: Margeret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 978-1416900924, c. 2009 Best for ages 7-11 With a keen understanding of an older child’s view of the world, Wilson poetry covers everything from the trials … Continue reading →
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