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oneangrylibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This is a fun and interesting graphic novel. I enjoyed the mix of fictional chapters with factual wrap ups at the end. I can see this sparking an interest in archeology with many of my students. The art is cute and the panels are easy to follow. I know some might not like the black and white format, but it works for this style. This is a quirky addition to our graphic novel collection.
meet_me_in_cognito's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't grab me, but I am also not the target audience. Felt like it was trying to trick me into learning, which I resent.
levibaus's review against another edition
4.0
This was an awesome (and informative) read! I have been mulling around some ideas for a story based in the good ol' Neanderthal days, so I figured I would see what this book was about. It was a fun way to learn a little more about that time period.
The drawings were fun and the story had some great humor intertwined. Plus, I appreciated how Jeffrey used some of the unknowns to add fun little details. I found myself laughing several times!
The drawings were fun and the story had some great humor intertwined. Plus, I appreciated how Jeffrey used some of the unknowns to add fun little details. I found myself laughing several times!
knallen's review against another edition
4.0
I received this as an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Honestly, I didn't even wait to finish the entire book before I ordered this for my library. It is adorable. The art is really cute and humorous as is the dialogue. It does a great job of informing kids without boring them. The information is good and it's delivered in such a great way. The book is separated into 'chapters' or 'issues' so that kids can pick one piece of the stone age to learn at a time. It also debunks some of the myths about the period and provides correct information.
Honestly, I didn't even wait to finish the entire book before I ordered this for my library. It is adorable. The art is really cute and humorous as is the dialogue. It does a great job of informing kids without boring them. The information is good and it's delivered in such a great way. The book is separated into 'chapters' or 'issues' so that kids can pick one piece of the stone age to learn at a time. It also debunks some of the myths about the period and provides correct information.
antlersantlers's review against another edition
4.0
This rating/review is based on an ARC from the publisher.
I already love Jeffrey Brown a lot and this is just really lovely. Once we actually get copies on the shelves I will definitely booktalk it to tweens constantly!
Lucy & Andy Neanderthal is the story of two neanderthal kids living in a cave with their family. There is a mammoth hunt (which they are not allowed to go on), cave painting, miscellaneous gathering, and all kinds of other stone age hijinks.
My favorite part is the interjections from the two present-day scientists. They pop in to say "Hmm they probably wouldn't have had a pet cat but..." and introduce actual evidence about what we know of neanderthal life. Brown also emphasizes how much our knowledge of neanderthals has changed and evolved over time, and he personally has a goodreads shelf of almost 100 books of Lucy-Andy research. I really enjoyed the actual neanderthal timeline and the pop culture neanderthal timeline, but the best part was definitely the (relatively) stealth science throughout.
This is a bit of a spoiler for the second chunk of the book but
I already love Jeffrey Brown a lot and this is just really lovely. Once we actually get copies on the shelves I will definitely booktalk it to tweens constantly!
Lucy & Andy Neanderthal is the story of two neanderthal kids living in a cave with their family. There is a mammoth hunt (which they are not allowed to go on), cave painting, miscellaneous gathering, and all kinds of other stone age hijinks.
My favorite part is the interjections from the two present-day scientists. They pop in to say "Hmm they probably wouldn't have had a pet cat but..." and introduce actual evidence about what we know of neanderthal life. Brown also emphasizes how much our knowledge of neanderthals has changed and evolved over time, and he personally has a goodreads shelf of almost 100 books of Lucy-Andy research. I really enjoyed the actual neanderthal timeline and the pop culture neanderthal timeline, but the best part was definitely the (relatively) stealth science throughout.
This is a bit of a spoiler for the second chunk of the book but
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Jeffrey Brown drawing neanderthals vs. humans is super funny. He draws the neanderthals how he draws most people in all his comics: squat, big heads, and not a lot of chin. But then he has to visually differentiate neanderthals from early humans so he has to emphasize their height, narrower heads, and chins! It was pretty delightful, but also the version I saw didn't have the final art so I'll check in with the published version to see how it turns out. On that note, the last half of the ARC without the final art did have that classic Jeffrey Brown minimal pen drawing style. I love what he's doing with color and markers and stuff, but it's also really nice to see a return to his early style that I know and love a lot.corncobwebs's review against another edition
A fun mix of stories and science! It's a little heavy on the science lessons at the end, but I really enjoyed the stories with Lucy and Andy and all the supporting characters. This would be a good STEM tie-in!
marierossi's review against another edition
3.0
I definitely learned a lot about Neanderthals that's for sure. I thought Brown did a pretty good job of putting in facts without getting too educational and I can see a lot of elementary age kids liking this book.
libscote's review against another edition
2.0
It was okay. I like his Star Wars series much more. I found this one to be confusing at times. I think if it were presented as a series of vignettes, I would have liked it more. Instead, I just found myself sort of wondering what the point was. It was clear he did a lot of research, and I did like that part. I think it may have been a case of the wrong reader for the book.
sassychortle's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't read this one but my 8 year old loved it and asked for more.