Big Beaver Forever

Volume 8 of the quirky “Jon le Bon! Super Agent” series starts in medias res with our intrepid hero buried in the rubble of his beloved Agency. Big Beaver has triumphed in his nefarious scheme, and the remaining agents are left to regroup and try and take down their clever enemy once and for all.

Filled with constant action, colourful and zany illustrations, sly pop culture references, and quirky humour, the Jon le Bon series is an incredible amount of fun. The media tie-in for the animated series will only help to draw in reluctant readers while the jam-packed plot will hold their attention and entice them to continue reading. The revelation in Big Beaver Forever evoked an audible gasp, and, of course, the dramatic cliff hanger will keep young readers desperate for the next installment. Readers may be able to parse together the general plot of the series in this volume, but it is recommended to start at the beginning with The Brain of the Apocalypse ( http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/cm/vol23/no26/thebrainoftheapocalypse.html ) to get a full understanding of the characters and their development over the series.

Alex A. has created an offbeat series that will attract lovers of Garfield comics. The shift from pure comic form to the ongoing narrative style in the “Jon Le Bon! Super Agent” series will keep young readers entertained while helping to develop reading comprehension skills. Big Beaver Forever is a worthy next installment in a series that will keep kids laughing and reading.