Pastis, Stephan. Pearls Freaks the #*%# Out: A (Freaky) Pearls Before Swine Treasury. Kansas City, MO : Andrews McMeel, 2012.
Plot: A two-year collection of Pearls Before Swine comics. The text includes storylines such as the great gopher spill, Larry in Wonderland, and Guard Duck vs. the drama cow. Pastis includes a commentary on some of the comics and the creation process.
Genre: Comics
Reading Level: Due to their appearance in newspapers, the comics are suitable for all readers. Pastis' commentary, however, is not, so warn sensitive readers.
Similar Titles: Get Fuzzy, Sherman's Lagoon, Lio
Personal Thoughts: The commentary adds depth to the comics, offering a view into the creative process, reader reactions, and events leading to a particular strip.
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