Bigfoot Boy #1: Into the Woods [pb]
Written by J. Torres & illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks
Rufus is bo-o-o-ored at his grammy's house in the country. But when he follows a girl into the woods and finds a totem in a hollowed-out tree, things become a whole lot more interesting. Especially when he reads the word etched into the magical talisman: "Sasquatch." 100 pages
"Into the Woods mixes fantasy and a touch of suspense.,, The rich, expressive full-color artwork shines, adding humor and ably carrying the story." -School Library Journal (Grades 4-7)
"Torres delivers believable characters and a plausible setting and backstory that make Rufus' transformation into Bigfoot Boy easy to embrace. Hicks' expressive artwork is one of the book's strengths, her strong black lines never obscuring the emotions shown on the characters' faces." -Booklist (Grades 3-5)
September 1, 2012
AR Level=1.8; Lexile Level=190
interest level=gr. 4-8
