Non-fiction book review - Birds of Prey

 

Science Comics: Birds of Prey by Joe Flood

 I'm a big fan of birds in general and raptors in particular so this book was right up my alley. And it is packed with information. We learn about every aspect of the behavior and biology of birds of prey. Unlike some of the books in the Science Comics series, Flood doesn't force the information into an awkward plot. There is a loose framework of a narrator explaining these birds to a squirrel. Essentially, the science is allowed to stand on it's own. It can be a bit dense in information but the illustrations and mild humor keep the reader engaged. It's a volume you could read several times and gain new insights each time.

More information: Birds of Prey releases May 17 

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Graphic novel Spotlight - Tin Man

 

Tin Man by Justin Madson

The Wizard of Oz is a story that lends itself surprisingly well to retellings as authors make different characters central or create different settings for the tale. Madson's take is a far cry from the original. There are certainly parallels in the characters but the main thrust of the story is vastly different. Tin Man presents us with a far more meandering, introspective story. It's a reflection on what it means to be alive, what drives us forward even after loss or when barriers seem insurmountable. It really tells it's own story, though, and could be appreciated even if you weren't familiar with the original story.  

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