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Study Hall of Justice
Study Hall of Justice
Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: September 16, 2016
Review
This book is an intriguing concept, especially for lovers of comic book heroes - superheroes in what seems to be middle school. Clark Kent, Diana Prince, and Bruce Wayne, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman, respectively, struggle to fit into their new school, a strange place where bad deeds and breaking rules are rewarded and good behavior, honesty, and integrity are not only frowned upon, but outright mocked. The three heroes work to figure out what is going on at Ducard Academy and are finally able to get at the mystery. With black & white line drawings interspersed with memos and chats, this is an entertaining first book in what seems like will be a series. The dialogue is a bit stilted and I found myself wishing for better storytelling and writing, but this will find its audience.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Fridolfs, Derek
Illustrator: Nguyen, Dustin
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: science fiction,mystery,graphic novel
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780545825016
Price: 12.99