Reviews

Gryphons Aren't So Great by Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost, James Sturm

rdyourbookcase's review against another edition

4.0

I love First Second Books and this one didn’t disappoint. It teaches a great lesson about friendship!

fernandie's review against another edition

2.0

Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

kerameia's review against another edition

4.0

A LOL read. One of my fav short graphic novels.

scostner's review against another edition

4.0

The lovable and hilarious characters from Adventures in Cartooning return for more hi-jinks and laughs. This time the knight and faithful steed Edward are out having fun. When they discover a gryphon, the knight is tempted by the desire to fly. Poor Edward is left earthbound and alone. But, as usually happens with glitzy new acquaintances, the knight comes to see that Edward is a true friend and gryphons aren't so great.

The book (as do all those in the series), has "how-to draw" guides for Edward and the knight, and this time gryphons and bats are added. Even the youngest readers can easily create their own versions of the characters and write their own adventures. It is amazing how much emotion can be displayed by an armored helmet, or a horse's body language with just a few strokes of the pencil. Old and new fans will enjoy this latest outing and be eager for more.

I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.

maidmarianlib's review

4.0

Great message about friendship, has some good humor.

erine's review against another edition

4.0

Knight has so much fun with Edward, his horse, until a more exciting friend comes along. A delightful easy comic with round, bold illustrations.

librarianryan's review

3.0

This is just like any imaginative kid telling about his summer vacation. The illustrations help complete the story.