Fall 2024
The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King
Starring Shakespeare!
From the Set The Magic History Book
The Magic History Book brings William Shakespeare back to life to help a young girl conquer drama class in this humorous graphic novel for kids.
Andi is a self-proclaimed “theater geek.” Unfortunately, her pronunciation of the old-timey language in Shakespeare’s plays is a real tragedy. Luckily, she’s about to get some help via the Magic History Book. The mysterious, enchanted tome brings William Shakespeare himself back to life, and this legendary playwright is ready to give a crash course in his wacky wording. But the out-of-this-world drama king is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Can Shakespeare turn Andi into a stage star, or will this collaboration be a total flop? Find out in this exciting, full-color graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-loud text, and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike.
Graphic Novels in This Series
The Magic History Book and the Fumbling Pharaoh
The Magic History Book and the Grade-A Genius
The Magic History Book and the Secret Flier
The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King
SLJ Review of The Magic History Book
This series offers an engaging twist on historical learning, with legendary figures like Amelia Earhart, Shakespeare, Cleopatra, and Albert Einstein transported into the present to help kids solve modern-day problems. Each of the first four titles features a different child protagonist, blending history with relatable, real-life challenges.
Presented in an early graphic novel style, the illustrations are often laid out in panels, with some extending beyond the frames for added visual interest. The text is a mix of narrative and speech bubbles, kept short and simple for introductory readers. The back matter includes facts about the historical figure featured in the story, along with a glossary, making it both educational and fun.
These volumes not only introduce young readers to important historical figures but also show how the past can inspire solutions for today’s challenges, all in a vibrant, comic-book format.
VERDICT: A worthwhile addition to comic book collections.
Author: Steven Scott
Illustrator: Jazlyn Alcaide
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