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Modern nostalgia

Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel by James Howe

Wait Till Helen Comes Graphic Novel by Mary Downing Hahn

July 11, 2022 by BlackRaven 2 Comments

My 1980’s childhood called and wants its books back. Or at least, it wants to share with you two treasured favorites of mine now in a graphic novel format. Bunnicula and Wait Till Helen Comes are two books I still recommend today. They are “safe” for a younger reader, but still have the edge of a modern reader. Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel by James Howe, Andrew Donkin, and illustrations by Stephen Gilpin is what you loved as a kid now in a graphic novel format. […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Horror, Mystery, Young Adult Tagged With: Andrew Donkin, animals, Brothers and sisters, family, friendship, James Howe, Mary Downing Hahn, Meredith Laxton, Russ Badgett, Scott Peterson, siblings, step-family, Stephen Gilpin

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:362 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Horror, Mystery, Young Adult · Tags: Andrew Donkin, animals, Brothers and sisters, family, friendship, James Howe, Mary Downing Hahn, Meredith Laxton, Russ Badgett, Scott Peterson, siblings, step-family, Stephen Gilpin ·
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