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kalira's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
4.0
I'm a fan of Jay Hosler's graphic novels - I loved Clan Apis before it was rereleased as The Way of the Hive, and The Last of the Sandwalkers was interesting in a different way; Ant Story tells yet another kind of story!
From what I read about it, I'd expected something closer to Clan Apis, and it was in some ways, but also added a charmingly divided peek from the voice of a cartoon ant - specifically, as she points out, in the story. She is the only cartoon ant around, and going a little crazy from isolation, and her stories are an escape as well as a dramatic occupation.
It touches on behaviours and life cycles of an array (limited, of course; there's a lot of species) of ant species, and some other insects as well, in Rubi's inimitable style, as well as her own story . . . departing from the loneliness and staid repetition of her life for the past decades (!). . .
From what I read about it, I'd expected something closer to Clan Apis, and it was in some ways, but also added a charmingly divided peek from the voice of a cartoon ant - specifically, as she points out, in the story. She is the only cartoon ant around, and going a little crazy from isolation, and her stories are an escape as well as a dramatic occupation.
It touches on behaviours and life cycles of an array (limited, of course; there's a lot of species) of ant species, and some other insects as well, in Rubi's inimitable style, as well as her own story . . . departing from the loneliness and staid repetition of her life for the past decades (!). . .
daycia's review
adventurous
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
marzipan951's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
3.5
spudd64's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
teachinsci's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is a wonderful story. I had my 7 year old read it as well and he immediately asked to read the next book in the series.
The story is cute and there is tons of fun info about ants and other insects.
The story is cute and there is tons of fun info about ants and other insects.
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