Stinky Cecil in Operation Pond Rescue
by Paige Braddock
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Pub Date Feb 03 2015 | Archive Date Feb 02 2015
Description
--Jeff Smith, creator of Bone
"'Sometimes big stories happen in small places' and big, fun, totally enjoyable tale happens right here in Stinky Cecil in Operation Pond Rescue. Paige Braddock has created a lovable cast of quirky animal pals in a very funny and environmentally friendly adventure. I’m looking forward to the next installment!"
--Patrick McDonnell, creator of Mutts
Sometimes big stories happen in small places. Sometimes big things happen to small creatures. This is one of those stories . . .
Cecil is a toad. A toad busy doing what any other toad does with its days--judging the pond splashing contest (Reggie the fly is usually the honorary winner by dint of his five-day lifespan), or visiting his friends, Jeff the free-range hamster, Rayray the lizard, Jeremy the worm, or Sprout the frog. And, of course, trying to keep clear of the local hawk.
But when Cecil discovers a freeway construction project aimed right at the pond, he knows he has to come up with a plan to save his home. But what can a small group of amphibians and a reincarnating fly do against construction vehicles and a steady onslaught of hot asphalt? Cecil isn't sure, but he knows they have to try.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781449457112 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
Average rating from 8 members
Featured Reviews
Melissa P, Reviewer
Loved this cute story with unique characters. After I read it I read it to my boys and they laughed out loud in parts, and asked to read it again. They read it again and talked about the characters after they were done. Definitely recommend this to any parent with children.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review via NETGALLEY.
Wayne M, Reviewer
'Stinky Cecil in Operation Pond Rescue' is a hilarious graphic novel for young readers featuring a pretty humorous cast of animals. I liked the story and I think young readers will too.
Stinky Cecil is a toad with a bunch of different animal friends like Jeremy, a worm, Rayray, a lizard, Reggie, a limited lifespan fly, and Jeff, a free-range hamster with his own remote controlled car. When the animals realize their home is in the path of bulldozers, they take an all stops out approach to saving their home. Almost all of the ideas are laugh out loud funny. Will they be able to save their pond? Will they be eaten by the shifty hawk flying overhead?
I loved the humor in this. I loved the hamster's radio controlled car and the worm hanging on for dear life. I loved the wary and serious hawk and Reggie who dies and it's no big deal because they no he'll be back because he always is. The writing doesn't pander, the art is humorous, and if there's a message here, it's subtle and not overbearing.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this fun graphic novel.
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