Kitchen, Alexa. Grown-Ups are Dumb!: No Offense. New York : Disney Hyperion Books, 2009.
Plot: A collection of various comics written, illustrated, and produced by quite possibly the world's youngest comic book artist. Many of the comics focus on issues facing the day to day life of a young pre-teen. For example, her characters regularly disagree with their mothers, comment on their brother's lack of hygiene, and protest the workload of school. The collection offers a new means of experiencing the everygirl's daily dilemmas.
Genre: Comics
Reading Level: Grades 3-6
Similar Titles: Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
Personal Thoughts: A real-life example of a minor plot present in the Wimpy Kid novels. A school-age student makes humorous comics based, in part, on real-life experiences. Much of the drawing lacks the crisp and clean appearance of many major publishers, but the emotions of the characters remain readily recognizable. A good book to encourage aspiring comedians.
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