Forsynthia: The Shrink Ray Sleepover

by Rachel DiNunzio, Rachel DiNunzio (Illustrator)

Overview

Forsynthia returns in her second graphic novel - and this time, she's in for a sleepover like no other! The star of Forsynthia: Rise of the Cupcakes ("...refreshing and endearing."— Publishers Weekly) delivers a rollicking sequel for early graphic novel enthusiasts. This time, she gets caught up in a sleepover adventure that includes the usual sleeping bag and stuffy.But also binoculars? Slingshot? Grappling hook? What kind of sleepover is this?! Join Forsynthia and her family as they embark on an Indiana Jones-style hunt just right for fans of such classics like The Paper Bag Princess and more contemporary series like Princess in Black and CatStronauts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781223188416
Publisher:	Paw Prints Publishing
Publication date:	11/12/2024
Series:	Forsynthia , #2
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.00(d)
Lexile:	GN270L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Rachel DiNunzio is a trained artist, children's author, and graphic designer, whose work revolves around kindness & creativity. She lives in Buffalo, NY with her husband, two kids, and many animals.

Editorial Reviews

Review for Forsynthia: Rise of the Cupcakes: "A typical day with their mother proves extraordinary for Forsynthia Smoke and her younger sister Daisy in this cheery series debut by DiNunzio (Scarlet's Symphony). Forsynthia and her family are dragons, one of many mythical and anthropomorphic creatures living in the city of New Harmony. Her mother works for the Secret Magic Bureau, which is responsible for investigating strange magical objects and inventions. When a mysterious crystal is delivered to their mother's home lab, the siblings go on a series of "errands" with mom to S.M.B. research libraries and supply warehouses hidden behind city storefronts. Upon returning home to make cupcakes with Nana, chaos ensues, forcing Forsynthia and her sister to work together to save the mayor-and all of New Harmony-from a confectionary disaster. While the pacing is occasionally sluggish, minimal backgrounds, cartoon-style drawings, and a muted palette of yellows, reds, blues, and purples craft an inventive and absorbing origin story. Swift yet simple action sequences covey low-stakes conflict, and Forsynthia's fourth wall-breaking narration and enthusiasm for her mother's research are refreshing and endearing." - Publishers Weekly ; "Action-packed! Cupcake-packed!! Jetpack-packed!!! It's better than 'Great Things to Do in 1982.' Way better!!!! You'll see!" - Tom Angleberger, author-illustrator of New York Times bestselling Origami Yoda series

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