Squidding around. 2, Class clown fish

First Title Value for Searching:

Personal Author:

Sherry, Kevin

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

87 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Summary:

When a silly prank lands Squizzard in deep trouble, he comes down with a case of the barnacle blues. Instead of going to the Coral Carnival with his friends, he'll have to do the swim-possible and turn Seaweed Elementary's junk-filled basement into an activity room for after-school clubs. But there just may be hidden treasures to discover if Squizzard can stop all the funny business long enough to find them.

Subject Term:

Squids -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Marine animals -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Conduct of life -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Practical jokes -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Elementary schools -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Comic books, strips, etc.

Graphic novels

Additional Credits:

Dzioba, Wes

Audience/Lexile:

GN300L

Decoding demand: 81 (very high) Semantic demand: 96 (very high) Syntactic demand: 50 (medium) Structure demand: 87 (very high)

Publication Info:

New York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, [2021]

Subject:

Squids -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Marine animals -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Conduct of life -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Practical jokes -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Elementary schools -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Comic books, strips, etc.

Graphic novels

Chondrophora

Myopsida

Myopsina

Oegopsida

Oegopsina

Squid

Teuthida

Teuthidida

Teuthoida

Teuthoidea

Marine fauna

Ocean animals

Sea animals

Affection

Friendliness

Ethics, Practical

Morals

Personal conduct

Pranks

Grade schools

Comic strips

Comics

Funnies

Manhua (Comic books)

Manhwa (Comic books)

Serial picture books

Comic book novels

Fiction graphic novels

Fictive graphic novels

Graphic albums

Graphic fiction

Graphic nonfiction

Graphic novellas

Nonfiction graphic novels

SAILS ISBN:

9781338636703

9781338636710

Available:

Library	Shelf Number	Shelf Location	Status
Searching... Plainville Public Library	GRAPHIC J SHE	CHILDREN GRAPHIC NOVELS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Acushnet Library	JGRAPHIC SHERRY #2	CHILDREN YOUNG READER	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Attleboro Public Library	J SQUI	CHILDREN GRAPHIC NOVELS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Carver Public Library	J FIC SHE	CHILDREN FICTION	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Carver Public Library	J FIC SHE	CHILDREN FICTION	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Dighton Public Library	J GRAPHIC SHE	1:JTOWNHALL	Searching... Unknown
Searching... East Bridgewater Public Library	SHERRY	CHILDREN GRAPHIC NOVELS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Foxboro - Boyden Library	J GRAPHIC SHERRY	CHILDREN GRAPHIC NOVELS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... James White Memorial, E. Freetown	J GN SQU	CHILDREN GRAPHIC NOVELS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Lakeville Public Library	J GRAPHIC SHE SQU-2	CHILDREN GRAPHIC NOVELS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Mattapoisett Free Public Library	JGRAPH SHE SQUID #2	CHILDREN GRAPHIC NOVELS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Middleborough Public Library	J GN SHE #2	CHILDREN GRAPHIC NOVELS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Somerset Public Library	Y GRAPHIC NOVEL SHE	GRAPHIC NOVELS	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

This wonderfully silly young graphic novel from Graphix Chapters about fin-tastic friends is perfect for fans of The Bad Guys and Narwhal and Jelly !

Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!

Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 2--5--School is back in session at Seaweed Elementary in this second installment of the series. Squizzard, a sprightly Humboldt squid, is up to his old tricks and is sent to Principal Kraken's office after a raucous classroom prank. Squizzard is assigned a detention shift every day after school, cleaning out the basement for upcoming club fair meetings. What? Every day? He'll miss the school's Coral Carnival! The next day, Toothy, a great white shark in blue jeans, tells Squizzard all about the fun he is missing out on. Squizzard is jealous, but during detention he finds an old school newsletter that was printed on an ancient copy machine. This discovery gives the budding comic artist ideas that develop into a new after-school opportunity. A variety of graphic novel techniques will keep new readers engaged with this screwball sea story. Sherry's splash pages, multiple-panel sequences, captions, and onomatopoeic words blend well for clear story and panel flow. The palette is bold; story panels are depicted in flat colors with textured backgrounds, and panels containing facts about marine animal facts are rendered with color shadowing for more realistic effects. At the end of the book, a shoal of sea creatures show kids how to create their own newsletter or book. VERDICT A fin-tastic graphic reader with plenty of laughs, along with solid insights into feelings, friends, and personal initiative.--Rita Christensen, Orem, UT

Kirkus Review

Deep under the sea, a tempestuous squid must contend with his temper. Following the events of Fish Feud (2020), Squizzard Silvershell, a hotheaded, tomato-red squid, is mad. After submitting his comics to a magazine contest, he learns he has lost, and his anger is festering. Deciding mischief will cheer him up, he pulls a prank on his teacher, Mr. Cuker. He is immediately sent to Principal Kraken and put in detention for a week, which causes him to miss the Coral Carnival. In detention, he and sea urchin Annie, a fellow student under punishment, help crossing guard Mr. Jaleel, an eel, clean the basement. Squizzard eventually comes to understand why his behavior was inappropriate, coming to a simply reasoned contrition. Sherry's oceanic graphic offering is high on pep and alluring, vibrantly colored art, threading information about marine life throughout the narrative. This second volume in the series loses a bit of momentum, though; those who enjoyed Squizzard's previous benign naughtiness may find his rapid repentance a bit hurried. Multiple plot threads are easy enough to follow but seem a bit cramped. Sherry's illustrations are bright and expressive, with more flashy colors than a well-stocked aquarium carrying the short chapters; economically worded panels keep the pages moving along swimmingly. Quibbles aside, with its buoyant pacing and intriguing facts, it offers much to appreciate. Further facts on coral and instructions on making a newsletter follow the story. A fun, quick dip. (Graphic fantasy. 7-10) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.