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Lamug, Ken

Mischief and Mayhem: Born to Be Bad

256 pp. | HarperCollins/HarperAlley/Tegen | June, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-0-06-297076-3 $19.99 | Paper ISBN 978-0-06-297075-6 $12.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-06-297077-0 $10.99
(2) 4-6 Meet Missy and Gizmo, a bookish young girl and her trusty cat sidekick, stars of this graphic novel. Missy loves science and building gadgets while searching for fun and excitement in the ho-hum town of Idleville. Hungry for adventure, Missy and Gizmo join a superhero boot camp and befriend a group known as the "League of Heroes"--only to be kicked out after activating a robot that wreaks destruction. Shifting to a life of mischief, the disheartened duo masquerades as supervillains Mischief and Mayhem, committing pranks such as stealing toilet paper and ­revealing spoilers at movie theaters. Amidst their zany exploits, a devious mastermind emerges, with intentions to rid the world of all things super. In his debut graphic novel, packed with thrills and quirky humor, Lamug has created characters whose personalities burst with energy. Individual panels capture their vibrant personas through animated facial expressions. Shaded hues of pink, purple, and gray rendered against the violet backdrop of the city enliven the mood. This fast-paced story breathes life into a young, inventive female character who learns that sometimes the greatest powers lie within.
Reviewer: Jerry Dear | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2021

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