Some Praise for Hereville
Advance praise for the Hereville graphic novel:
“Without a doubt, this is the best graphic novel of 2010 for kids. Bar none.”
—Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal.
“This is a terrific story, told with skill and lots of heart, that readers of all ages will enjoy.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“I’ve known Barry Deutsch and his work for years, but Hereville is a delightful surprise. Funny, charming, and thoroughly original.”
“Comics, and the rest of the world, for that matter, need more girl heroes like Mirka. She will have readers cheering for her every step of the way.”
“Hereville is a joy to read. It ingeniously combines elements I’d never expect to find in one book: lively, vivid drawing; clever prose; a keen sense of adventure; and an accurate, engaging picture of Orthodox Jewish life. Deutsch mixes it all with such skill it almost feels magical. He has created a unique and unforgettable book.”
—Dr. Stephanie Wellen Levine, author of Mystics, Mavericks, and Merrymakers: An Intimate Journey Among Hasidic Girls
“Author/illustrator Barry Deutsch offers up a mitzvah — a graphic novel which has joy, style, lots of Yiddishkeit, adventure, and magic.”
And praise for Hereville, the webcomic
• Named one of the Best Webcomics of the Year by The Webcomics Examiner
• Nominated for Comic-Con’s Russ Manning Award for Most Promising Newcomer
• Nominated for two Lulu Awards: Best Female Character and Best Kid-Friendly Work!
“What do you get when you cross Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Isaac Bashevis Singer?”
—The Washington Post
“The art and writing are top-notch.”
—Good Comics for Kids/School Library Journal blog
“A charming story, with lots of good feeling and attention to tradition.”
—Comics Worth Reading
You can also read some longer reviews of Hereville the webcomic.
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