The Rise of Herk (Nnewts Series #2)

by Doug TenNapel, Doug TenNapel (Illustrator)

Overview

In this exciting sequel to Escape from the Lizzarks, Herk is happy to have a new family and a new place to call home. But when the Lizzarks make an all-out assault on Amphibopolis using a giant monster, Herk must seek the help of the megasloth to save the city and his adopted family. Meanwhile, Sissy, Herk's sister, discovers the dark truth about their long-lost brother Zerk.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545925624
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	01/26/2016
Series:	Nnewts , #2
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	89 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Doug TenNapel was raised in the town of Denair, California. In 1994, he created the popular Earthworm Jim. Doug's graphic novel GHOSTOPOLIS was a 2011 ALA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for Teens, and his follow-up, BAD ISLAND, was a 2012 ALA Great Graphic Novels for Teens as well as one of School Library Journal's Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2011. Doug lives in Franklin, Tennessee.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Ghostopolis:* "TenNapel's colorful illustrations are filled with energy and life."--School Library Journal, starred review"TenNapel is a terrific cartoonist and in fine form here."--BooklistPraise for Bad Island:*"A clever, old-fashioned adventure with some modern twists and a light-hearted tone, this, like TenNapel's previous work, is not to be missed."--Booklist, starred review*"TenNapel has crafted another rip-roaring adventure with wide audience appeal."School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for Cardboard:* "An exceptionally seamless blend of action and philosophy, two elements that usually do not mix easily; TenNapel handles this masterfully. Utterly brilliant."--Kirkus, starred review"A boldly imaginative and ambitious tale."--The Horn Book"[TenNapel] provides moments of great sweetness and heaps and heaps of bizarre fun, a quality that has become his veritable trademark."--BooklistPraise for TOMMYSAURUS REX"TenNapel unleashes an array of charmingly off-kilter characters and has mastered a cartoonish style that preserves a sense of grit while lending some emotional weight to match the story."--Booklist"It's a premise worthy of a loony Saturday morning cartoon, complete with bulgy-eyed characters that nearly bounce off the full-color pages, but underlying the fun is a potent and affecting story about facing death and growing up."--Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

02/01/2016
Gr 4–8—Herk and his sister Sissy are recovering from their battles with the Lizzarks and their continued fight to take over control of Amphibopolis. Just when they think they are safe, the Lizzarks launch another full blown attack on the city. Along the way, Sissy does research on their long lost brother who may aid the Lizzarks in destroying Amphibopolis. TenNapel's signature art style is on full display here. His bold lines are contrasted with vast stretches of deep dark colors to create the ominous space world. The action sequences are chock full of monsters and explosions making this a perfect choice for reluctant readers. New readers may have a difficult time following along since there is little to no recap of the events of Escape from the Lizzarks. A cliffhanger leaves room for additional titles in the series.

School Library Journal