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Lunch Lady

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Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute
Lunch Lady #1
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
juvenile graphic novel
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009




Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians
Lunch Lady #2
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
juvenile graphic novel
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009

What do you get when you cross James Bond with a cafeteria worker? Why the Lunch Lady, of course! Not only does she serve a fabulous pizza (with gravy), but she can wield those fish stick nunchucks like a pro! Lunch Lady and her trusty partner, Betty, are on the case when the new substitute teacher piles on the kids homework for no reason. Three kids happen to uncover their secret and unwittingly become involved in a battle with an evil teacher. In book two the kids overhear the nasty librarians plan to overtake the world. You must read this to find out what dangerous weapons the librarians used, they gave me some ideas that's for sure! These graphic novels should be a big hit with kids, teachers and librarians alike. The text is minimal and the panels carry the story and the action. The art, done in black, white and yellow, is fun and eye-catching. Look for book three soon, Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta!
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lw said…
Great review! I laughed my face off. Lunch Lady is my new fave, though I don't like that the librarians are evil in so many books these days.
November 5, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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