  | Far-out fort (One Cool Duck) Author: Petrik, Mike | |
| Price: $16.52 | ||
Summary:
When the gang decides to build a hangout where everyone can chill together, there are supplies to gather, the puuurrrfect tree to find, and of course: an awesome name to pick! (Turkey wonders: What about the Doozy Den?) But when Cat tells the gang that tree forts aren't cool, everybody's feathers get ruffled--especially Duck's. Duck and his friends once again show Cat that being cool is never about being mean! In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/01/23)
School Library Journal (12/02/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 12/02/2023 Gr 1–4—When Cool Duck and his friends realize they need a new place to hang out, they decide to build a tree house. Each friend brings specific skills to the project, such as Turkey painting with her feathers, or Cat putting in a TV. Though the piece is charming and nostalgic, with their heavy use of slang and X-treme sports activities, Cool Duck and his friends feel incredibly reminiscent of 1990s fast food ad campaigns, which may be unrelatable to young readers. Older children might enjoy their antics, but those using this as an easy reader will find it's not meeting them on their level. The team will often make fun of one another without ever addressing the matter, making the piece feel even more out of touch. Word choice is usually simple, as this seems geared toward the early reader set, but curveballs, such as "bodacious" and "dope-as-a-cantaloupe" feel out of place. Illustrations are the highlight, as the strong outlining and bold, modern color palette make the characters really come to life. VERDICT While the book is fun and nostalgic, the 1990s references may feel unrelatable to the target audience.—Peter Blenski - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
