Graphic Novel Review – Double Dog Dare (Sparks, Book 2) by Ian Boothby, Nina Matsumoto (4/5 stars)
Reading Level: Middle Grade
Genre: Graphic Novel/Humor
Length: 208 pages
Publisher: Graphix
Release Date: August 4, 2020
ISBN-13: 978-1338339901
Stand Alone or Series: 2nd book in the Sparks series
Source: Bought
Rating: 4/5 stars
“Who’s a good dog?!
Charlie and August, the two cats that control the mechanical superhero dog, Sparks, are keeping the city safe. But when a second, evil Sparks shows up and starts causing trouble around town, everybody blames the real Sparks. Determined to prove that Sparks is still the hero everyone can count on, Charlie and August set out to uncover the shocking truth about who is responsible for all the chaos.”
Series Info/Source: This is the 2nd volume in the Sparks graphic novel series. I bought this book for my son for Christmas.
Story (4/5): Charlie and August are still trying to be heroes through the mechanical superhero dog suit that they navigate (named Sparks). Then an evil Sparks shows up and starts to blame the real Sparks. Charlie and August must figure out who the evil Sparks is so that they can clear their good name! While I didn’t find this volume quite as hilarious as the first one, I still enjoyed it.
Characters (4/5): I love Charlie and August and the Litter Box and the crazy squirrel. They are all a lot of fun and very well done. I liked the inclusion of the new neighbor cat and am curious to see what is done with that character in the future.
Setting (4/5): The story is set mostly around Charlie and August’s neighborhood, but parts also take place in their house. It’s fine but not the focus of the story.
Writing/Drawing Style (4/5): The drawing style is very cartoony and brightly colored, not my favorite but it matches the goofy tone of the story well. The story is funny and well written. I didn’t enjoy this quite as much as the first volume but it was still a lot of fun and is something readers of all ages can enjoy.
My Summary (4/5): Overall this was a fun addition to the Sparks series. If you like cats and humor, you will find this entertaining. The graphic novel is well drawn and easy to follow. This is a great graphic novel series for all ages and is entertaining for kids and adults alike.
