100 Girls [Paperback]

Adam Gallardo (Author), Todd Demong (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 2008

Adopted, supersmart, and bumped up two grades -- it's no wonder Sylvia's always felt different. But recently she's been going through some major physical changes, and they're not of the typical teenager kind.

Sylvia has no idea why she can move like a gymnast and punch like a heavyweight, and the strange nightmares she's been having are completely freaking her out. But there are people who have the answers she's looking for, and Sylvia's determined to find them.

Trouble is, they've already found her....

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 10 Up–Sylvia Mark is different. On the surface, she's your average 13-year-old genius just trying to find her way in high school. It's her ability to leap out of buildings and smash bullies into lockers that really makes her stand out. Pestered by bad dreams and parental misunderstandings, she runs away. On the road, she discovers that her nightmares are real. She's one of 100 girls who are all clones grown to be weapons, and she sets out to find the other 6 who have made it into the general population. Unfortunately, the corporation that originally started the project has its agents, each with special talents, tracking her down. Sylvia doesn't have a lot going for her. Her dialogue is stilted, almost like a guess at how teenagers might talk. She and her friends appear much older than they actually are. The average age at her high school appears to be about 25. This style carries over to the adults, making them seem more like senior citizens. Few teenagers will want to look at the scene where a haggard middle-aged couple wake up in bed together. The concept could be interesting, even if mutant-as-biological-weapon is overdone. However, the execution is sloppy and rushed, and there's not enough mystery or character development to keep readers interested. This is a supplementary purchase at best.–Sadie Mattox, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA
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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Simon Pulse; Original edition (June 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416961097
• ISBN-13: 978-1416961093
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,865,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the action comic girls wanna read, January 6, 2009

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Samax Randolph "ghettoManga.com" (DFW, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Girls (Paperback)

i bought 100 Girls at Half-Price Books (please don't go out of business...) and finally got a chance to read it today. i'm not sure why i bought it (the 20% off of a book that's already at half the cover price didn't hurt...), but it once i started reading it, i couldn't put it down! this book provides one great surprise after another.
the sales pitch:

the 100 Girls TPB i bought collects all seven issues of the series by Adam Gallardo (writer), Todd Demong (Artist), originally published by Arcana. the book makes excellent use of Demong's dynamic, cartoony style with good characterization and well-placed, knot-raising violence! one of the cool things about this book is the team does not treat Sylvia like a typical teenage sex fantasy chick... and as she gets more powerful and experienced, she knocks heads with the best of them. when she faces off against male characters (with or without super powers), she doesn't bat an eye, she blacks them. 100 Girls definitely makes the beg-borrow-steal list for this month fam!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it start to finish, August 11, 2008

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David C. Zartman (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Girls (Paperback)

I don't buy a lot of comics, but something about the cover made me pick this one up. I ended up enjoying it hugely. The art is great, the story line is engaging, and the text has a lot of cool, subtle bits and pieces that make it stand out as not just another run-of-the-mill action piece. I was intrigued by this book, so I looked up the author, Adam Gallardo, and I ordered another of his books, "Gear School" (review elsewhere) which I actually liked even more. (It's a sci-fi, aliens attack book). 100 Girls however is also highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, August 5, 2008

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Cristin J. Armstrong "call me Joey" (Denver, CO.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Girls (Paperback)

I bought this book on whim at comic con and I really enjoyed it. Great dynamic artwork and an engaging storyline. Well worth a purchase. I can't wait to see what happens next!