Zodiac P.I. Book #1 (book review)

Zodiac P.I. Book #1, by Natsumi Ando, is the story of thirteen-year-old Lili Hoshizawa, who's not just any other girl. She's a talented astrologer who uses her knowledge of the stars to solve crimes as the mysterious Spica P.I. When a fellow classmate is murdered, Lili suspects one of her own teachers is the culprit. Can she solve this challenging case or will she become the next victim? Then, Lili must go undercover as a piano student in order to investigate a haunted music school.

This was a great book! It was quick and engaging, and I never wanted to put it down! Lili was a complex and interesting character. I'd recommend this book to anybody who enjoys reading manga or detective stories.

This book was for the Graphic Novel Challenge '09.

The Plain Janes (book review)

The Plain Janes is a graphic novel by Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg. When Jane moves from exciting Metro City to the boring suburbs, she's convinced her life is over...that is, until she meets three other girls named Jane, whom she persuades to form an exclusive club called P.L.A.I.N. (People Loving Art In Neighborhoods). Together, the Janes, through a bunch of so-called "art attacks," try to bring the beauty of art to the people of their town. But some people don't appreciate P.L.A.I.N.'s attempts so much, and now the police are on their trail! Can the Janes keep pulling off their art attacks, or will they get busted once and for all?

I thought this book was very good. It was a nice, quick, and very unique read. In my opinion, it was an excellent break from heavier reading.

This book is for the Support Your Local Library Challenge and for the Graphic Novel Challenge 2009.

The United States Constitution (book review)

The United States Constitution, by Jonathan Hennessey and Aaron McConnell, is the story of our US Constitution, from the Preamble right down to the twenty-seventh amendment. With fantastic illustrations and wonderful prose, this book gives the reader an in-depth look at the powers and responsibilities of the government. In great detail it describes the three branches of federal government, and their duties. The power of the state government is outlined as well. This is a wonderful guide to the Constitution and the United States government, and anybody can read it. It is quick, easy to understand, and packed full of useful information!

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

This book is for the Graphic Novel Challenge '09.

Joining the Graphic Novels Challenge

I am excited to say I am joining YET ANOTHER challenge today, the Graphic Novel Challenge hosted by Laza. I don't have the exact list yet, but I know I will be doing the Minor level with 6 books. I can't wait to start!