Warning! Unless you have express permission from Russell Weinwright to access his notebook, do not read any further.
Seriously, we mean it.
Okay, if you are still with us, here is what we can share: Russell is a middle schooler; he excessively doodles; he has two best friends, Charlotte and Preston; he is not so great at sports; and he is pond scum. Nicknamed "Swamp Kid" by his classmates, Russell has algae for hair, a tree trunk for a right arm, and a carrot for a finger. Also, Russell's favorite meal is sunlight. Also, a frog lives in his arm. In this notebook, Russell details in both hilarious text and color illustrations (complete more
Even if there wasn't a climactic battle pitting good versus evil, getting to know Russell within these pages was a genuine treat. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a graphic novel as much as I enjoyed this one. Kirk Scroggs made me think of my childhood at multiple points throughout the book.The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kidis not just an excellent read. It's an entertaining and heartwarming experience. It will be an absolute crime if Scroggs doesn't win an Eisner. Read Full Review
A lighthearted take on a middle school kids adventure to understand himself in a creative format. There's nothing quite like this and should be a blast for middle school readers who might take some inspiration from the sketchbook within its pages. Read Full Review
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