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Baba Yaga's Assistant
Baba Yaga's Assistant
Reviewed by: Jill Hooper - Freeport Middle School, Freeport, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: November 14, 2015
Review
A tale within a tale, this graphic novel tells the story of Masha who is looking for a place to belong after the loss of her mother. Her father has become distant and is preparing to remarry, causing Masha to think of the Baba Yaga tales of her early childhood, as told to her by her grandmother. Masha ventures into the woods and finds herself living the reality of those stories and finds a place with the mystical, and supposedly wicked, Baba Yaga. The art compliments and enhances the story, with varying artistic styles used to express the delicate nuances of flashback. The colors used add depth to the story, and are visually appealing.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
McCoola, Marika
Illustrator: Carroll, Emily
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: folklore,graphic novel
Audience: grades 4-6
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: excellent
ISBN: 9780763669614
Price: 16.99