Plot: The last book of Calvin and Hobbes comics, the collection includes classic storylines and excellent endings to the series. This particular volume includes arcs such as Susie's visit to Calvin's house, Calvin's adventures in leaf collecting, and the finale of Rosline verses Calvin. The book provides an amusing read and a found farewell to Calvin and Hobbes' fans.
Genre: Comic Books
Reading Level: All ages, but more enjoyable for someone with a large vocabulary
Similar Titles: Peanuts, Foxtrot
Personal Thoughts: It's amazing how one comic still finds so much popularity fourteen years after its final publication. The title still finds multiple buyers online and in bookstores. Yet, it makes sense. True, readers, particularly older readers (why are you looking at me?) tend to glorify the comics, noting philosophical or imaginative thoughts as an echo of the wonders of childhood. Yet, kids enjoy it, too, because Calvin acts like the kid people would like to be if they could get away with it. Calvin is super-smart, but does poorly in school, gets into trouble, and stresses his parents. The toy tiger also has his share of fans, since he combines natural wisdom and animal instincts. Hobbes provides more knowledge than most of Calvin's perceptions, but never fails to tackle Calvin on his way home. The story of a kid and his stuffed toy tiger captures the wonder, craziness, and frustrations of being a kid.
As a side note: We have photographic confirmation of the blog author. She has not been seen since King of the Wind. Approach with caution.
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