Punky Brewster

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Pub Date Jul 29 2015 | Archive Date Jul 08 2016
Lion Forge | Roar Comics

Description

The beloved TV series returns in this heartwarming, lushly illustrated story of a brand new family made from persistence, pluck, and Punky Power!

Punky Brewster, a bright eight-year-old girl, has been abandoned by her mother and lives on the streets of Chicago with her puppy sidekick Brandon. Punky thinks she doesn’t need help, but after getting picked up by the police she enters a foster home and starts to search for a family. Punky meets Henry, a long-lost relative, and decides he’s the adoptive dad for her. All she has to do is convince the foster home, adoption judges and lawyers, and possibly Henry himself. Luckily, she’s got an unbeatable resource — her limitless reserve of Punky Power!
The beloved TV series returns in this heartwarming, lushly illustrated story of a brand new family made from persistence, pluck, and Punky Power!

Punky Brewster, a bright eight-year-old girl, has been...

Advance Praise

"True to the 1980s TV show, this adaptation captures the essence of Punky. . . Vamos' spirited illustrations do a keen job of bringing Punky's moxie to life." -- KIRKUS

"Sellner has filled the book with Punky-style quips and comical adventures, while Vamos's lively and colorful illustrations help keep the tone upbeat. . . . An additional purchase for large graphic novel collections." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"The overall lighthearted silliness makes for an enjoyable read. An eye-catching cover shows off Punky's spunk and should help this one appeal to all genders." -- BOOKLIST

"True to the 1980s TV show, this adaptation captures the essence of Punky. . . Vamos' spirited illustrations do a keen job of bringing Punky's moxie to life." -- KIRKUS

"Sellner has filled the book...


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Long-lead ARC mailing to book trade and library publications
Common Core lesson plan
Extensive ARC mailing to comics news outlets and parenting blogs
Additional outreach to classic TV/nostalgia fan...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781631403149
PRICE $12.99 (USD)

Average rating from 25 members


Featured Reviews

I love this . I was a fan of the show when I was a kid and now I am a fan of this comic book.

Great for all ages.

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How adorable was this? Seriously. A great comic for young readers who need introduced to Punky, her dog, and their fast paced and adorable antics.

So sweet and the art reminded me of an old comic strip but modern, bright, colorful, and fun.

I would recommend this cute story to anyone who loved the tv show and maybe wants to share that love with their children. It was definitely worth the read.

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Review will be posted November 27 Punky Brewster was one of my favorite shows when I was a kid. I definitely wanted to be Punky. So when I saw there was a comic book I had to check it out, even though I try to avoid reading comics.

The story has been updated for the modern day, so they have cell phones and other stuff that didn't exist when the show was originally on. And there seemed to be one major plot change - I remember Henry as having no relation to Punky, but owning the building she was squatting in. Now, it's been a while so I might not remember exactly but in the comics, Henry is a long lost cousin of Punky's Mom so therefore the next of kin for Punky.

Otherwise all the characters are the same as I remember them from the show - with just some modern additions. Overall it was a cute set of comics and I may have to check out future volumes because I loved Punky!

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review. I was not otherwise compensated.

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I loved Punky Brewster when I watched it with my kids. When I saw this graphic novel I decided to give it a whirl. I was not disappointed. The story has been updated with technology to keep it relevant to kids today. Punky is living on the streets of Chicago with her dog, Brandon. She thinks she is doing just fine, but when she gets picked up by the police and taken to Fenster Hall, a children's home, she decides that she needs to find a family. With an internet search, she finds Henry, a distant cousin of her mother. She needs to use all of her Punky Power to convince everyone, including Henry, that she should live with him and he should be her new family. Punky is just as adorable and spunky as I remember from the television show. The vibrant, colourful cartoon illustrations along with the storyline make this a great choice for young girls as well as fans of the television show. I look forward to future editions from this series.

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I loved this collection of Punky Brewster stories! Punky has been updated for the 21st century while still retaining the humor (and color scheme!) of the original show. The cast is fairly diverse and realistic, and Punky's dog Brandon is an outstanding supporting character. Kids (and grown-ups, too) will get a kick out of this reboot.

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