Scan barcode
wilmaz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
crypticspren's review against another edition
5.0
Rating 5 stars because it made me cry. A masterpiece.
moonpie's review against another edition
3.0
Fun story, cute art, but not enough depth to the characters for me and the pacing was a bit off—it felt like the mid-point of an established series. I think this one would play better for its intended audience, which seems to be late elementary/early middle school kids.
hallizalli's review against another edition
4.0
A fun adventure, which is hopefully the first in a series!
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
An okay and exciting story with a dash of mythology!
carrionlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful art.
The in media res/flashback structure might be too confusing for the intended audience as the delineation between the present and the past isn't very clear.
The volume should also probably have been a tad longer if it's going to be a standalone (especially if you're going to have such a large cast of characters).
The in media res/flashback structure might be too confusing for the intended audience as the delineation between the present and the past isn't very clear.
The volume should also probably have been a tad longer if it's going to be a standalone (especially if you're going to have such a large cast of characters).
mfrisk's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a fun and quick read incorporating mythology into a modern day adventure and has great themes of friends and family working together. Definitely recommend!
missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
The Panagakos family are descendants of Pandora. For generations the family has worked to protect Pandora's box and guard against the dangerous monsters it contains.
Except no one ever told younger siblings Charlie, Janet, or Trevor about that. When the three of them find (and break) a mysterious jar in the wood near their grandparents' house, they have no idea what they've unleashed.
Lacking their older siblings' training, not to mention their weapons, Charlie, Janet, and Trevor will have to band together and think fast if they want save their family and stop the freed monsters from destroying everything in their path in Pandora's Legacy (2018) by Kara Leopard, illustrated by Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews.
Pandora's Legacy is a high action graphic novel. Although the story focuses on twins Janet and Trevor, their older sister Charlie also plays a large role as the three of them become unwitting heroes and the last defense against the monsters found within Pandora's box.
The high action of Leopard's fast-paced plot contrasts well with the Matthews' finely detailed illustrations that seamlessly blend evocative backdrops and horrifying monsters.
Pandora's Legacy is an adventurous ode to siblings and underdogs everywhere. Recommended.
Possible Pairings: Estranged by Ethan M. Aldridge, Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi, Cucumber Quest by Gigi D. G., Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
*A copy of this title was provided for review consideration by the publisher at BookExpo 2019*
Except no one ever told younger siblings Charlie, Janet, or Trevor about that. When the three of them find (and break) a mysterious jar in the wood near their grandparents' house, they have no idea what they've unleashed.
Lacking their older siblings' training, not to mention their weapons, Charlie, Janet, and Trevor will have to band together and think fast if they want save their family and stop the freed monsters from destroying everything in their path in Pandora's Legacy (2018) by Kara Leopard, illustrated by Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews.
Pandora's Legacy is a high action graphic novel. Although the story focuses on twins Janet and Trevor, their older sister Charlie also plays a large role as the three of them become unwitting heroes and the last defense against the monsters found within Pandora's box.
The high action of Leopard's fast-paced plot contrasts well with the Matthews' finely detailed illustrations that seamlessly blend evocative backdrops and horrifying monsters.
Pandora's Legacy is an adventurous ode to siblings and underdogs everywhere. Recommended.
Possible Pairings: Estranged by Ethan M. Aldridge, Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi, Cucumber Quest by Gigi D. G., Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
*A copy of this title was provided for review consideration by the publisher at BookExpo 2019*