Bumperboy & The Loud, Loud Mountain [Paperback]

Debbie Huey (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

With the success of Bumperboy's first adventure, Debbie Huey returns with a brand new book titled Bumperboy & the Loud Loud Mountain. Join Bumperboy and his best pal Bumperpup as they unravel the mystery of a rather talkative mountain, meet new friends and discover a new enemy in this brand new all-ages adventure that will keep readers riveted!

Editorial Reviews

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Gr. 2-4. In this graphic novel for younger children, Bumperboy and his loyal dog, Bumperpup, discover a place inhabited by a lonely, talking mountain named Jumbra. They also find small marshmallow-like beings called Grums, who tend the trees that help mountains such as Jumbra survive. But Jumbra is now the only mountain left. Someone is kidnapping the Grums, and Bumperboy must try to save them, or Jumbra will die. Although this is the second volume in a series about Bumperboy, children unacquainted with the character will have no problem getting into this stand-alone story. Huey's panel layouts are arranged for easy reading, and she uses simple, clean lines in her black-and-white illustrations, including just enough detail to give the pictures texture. The touch of suspense and dash of adventure will keep readers even older than the target audience entertained. A great addition to any library's graphic novel collection. Kat Kan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: AdHouse Books (August 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976661012
• ISBN-13: 978-0976661016
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #590,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great drawings, cute story, June 20, 2007

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I really liked the expressiveness of bumperboy in the simple black and white drawings. It was a cute story, but it was the fundamental nature of bumperboy that just makes it so appealing. and bumperpup is way cool too. I went to see the display of debbie huey's work at the cartoon museum in SF, but was sadly disappointed to see such a small display. I'd really like to see more of her work.

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book for kids, January 13, 2008

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I got this book for my daughter this Christmas as a followup to another Bumperboy book she liked. She says this is awesome. There are some sad moments, but she likes it very much, and especially loves Bumperpup.

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch, November 8, 2007

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I missed the first Bumperboy adventure (Bumperboy Loses His Marbles), but stumbled across this second installment at this year's Small Press Expo. I flipped through it, loved the artwork, and figured it might make a nice gift for a friend's young son. Well, the kid's going to have to do without, because Bumperboy is staying with me!

This is a fantastic graphic novel that is simple enough to be appropriate for all ages, and yet witty and weird enough for adults to love. Bumperboy is a friendly young lad who wanders around with his dog, Bumperpup, getting in adventures. The world they live in has these kind of wormholes that transport them to new and fantastic places. In this story, one of these portals takes them a talking mountain and the small creatures who live near it. Bumperboy discovers that someone is kidnapping the small creatures, disrupting the fragile ecosystem and threatening the mountain's life. Bumperboy and Bumperpup enlist the aid of a snooty inventor bird (apparently a nemesis of some kind from the first book) to halt the dastardly machinations of the kidnapper (who has a very Snidely Whiplash air to him).

It's simple but effective stuff, with lots of cool little quirks. For example. Bumperpup speaks in his own pictographic language. And there are several oddball characters who Bumperboy consults over the course of the story. The artwork is highly evocative in its simplicity and cleanliness, maintaining a warm tone throughout. The layout is very straightforward and everything about this makes it a great first graphic novel for young (and old) readers. It's somewhat reminiscent of the "Owly" books, but with a cooler, weirder vibe. Top notch stuff -- more please!