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Title: Adventure Zone, The: Here There Be Gerblins
Author: MCELROY CLINT
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 17/07/2018
Imprint: FIRST SECOND
Price: $33.00
Publishing status: Active
School Library Journal (07/01/2018):
Gr 10 Up–Based on the McElroy family’s hilarious Dungeons and Dragons podcast, this story follows intrepid adventurers Taako the elven mage, Merle the dwarven cleric, and human warrior Magnus Burnsides along with their DM (dungeon master) Griffin as they become entangled in a quest for riches on the \”last job\” they’ll ever need. However, for these weak level 1 adventurers, survival isn’t so easy when enemies are around every bend. Readers familiar with tabletop gaming or the McElroys’ podcast will appreciate the snarky dialogue, the rampant geekiness, and the critical fail rolls that result in comic injury and mayhem. Likewise, \”Lumberjanes\” artist Pietsch’s vibrant, expressive illustrations capture the characters perfectly. However, frequent profanity, mild sexual jokes, and casual violence make this a book geared to more sophisticated readers. VERDICT With its pop culture appeal and absurd humor, this will be perfect for reluctant teen readers, but librarians should be mindful that the colorful art may draw younger patrons unprepared for the mature content.–Lara Goldstein, Orange County Public Libraries, NC
Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
ISBN: 9781250153708
Weight: 300gr