Bound To Stay Bound

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 Barb and the ghost blade (Barb the last Berzerker)
 Author: Abdo, Dan

 Publisher:  Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (2022)

 Dewey: 741.5
 Classification: Nonfiction
 Physical Description: 245 p., col. ill., 21 cm

 BTSB No: 040217 ISBN: 9781534485747
 Ages: 8-12 Grades: 3-7

 Subjects:
 Graphic novels
 Yeti -- Fiction
 Monsters -- Fiction
 Wizards -- Fiction
 Swords -- Fiction

Price: $19.78

Summary:
Barb and her ragtag gang must infiltrate Maug Horn, the monster capital where only monsters are allowed, and find Franny Fire Fingers, who they hope will lead them to the Wise Wizards and the power to fight Witch Head. But when even the powerful Shadow Blade sword is no match for the evil Barb encounters, she must learn that her true power comes from her own heart. In graphic novel format.

 Added Entry - Personal Name: Jason
Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG
   Reading Level: 2.70
   Points: 1.0   Quiz: 516861

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (05/01/22)
   School Library Journal (+) (05/01/22)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 05/01/2022 Gr 3–7—Barb and her fellow "zerks" (berserkers) have a lot of searching and battling to do if they are ever going to stop the shadowy Witch Head from summoning an army and destroying the land of Bailiwick. They will need more than swords and sorcery to fight the monsters on the way to and through the monster capital Maug Horn. Barb's stake in the quest gets extra personal when her mother reaches out to her in a dream. Her berserker mode gets her out of some tight scrapes, as does her yeti sidekick. Training from an adult barbarian helps her level up as a warrior, though her wits and heart are no less important to surviving each trial before her. VERDICT Barb's epic adventure combines the charming gags and story reversals of a Lewis Trondheim comic with the earnest boldness of Barry Deutsch's "Hereville" series. Start at book one. - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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