Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians

 Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians

Krosoczka, J. (2009). Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians: Lunch Lady #2. Random House Children's Books. ISBN 9780375846847

“Lunch Lady can sniff out something rotten like no one else—and there’s definitely something rotten going on in the library. The usually friendly librarians have become cold and secretive. Even Dee can’t seem to crack a smile out of them. What darkness may lurk in the hearts of librarians? Lunch Lady is on the case! And Hector, Terrence, and Dee are along for a wild ride!”

(Amazon Reviews)

Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians is a bundle of laughs, and the perfect example of how a graphic novel can capture the attention of young readers. The story follows three young schoolchildren and their good friends Lunch Lady and Betty, who use their wits and handy gadgets to defeat evil enemies. This time, their foes are a group of librarians dead set on destroying video games. The story is fast paced and witty, with puns, jokes, and hilarious situations stacked one after the other. The rapid pace paired with clever illustrations pull the reader into the universe of the book. The book, which is largely from the perspective of the young kids, and which deals with relevant topics for school children, is a delightful and relatable read.

Book Review Excerpts:

“The black-and-white pen-and-ink illustrations have splashes of yellow in nearly every panel. The clean layout, featuring lots of open space, is well suited for the intended audience. Terrence, Hector, and Dee become more developed in this second installment in the series, especially Dee, who asserts herself as the strong-willed leader of the group. The winking references to book fairs, read-a-thon enrollment, and media specialists fit well with the story line. With its appealing mix of action and humor, this clever, entertaining addition to the series should have wide appeal.”

(Janker, T. (2009). [Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians]. School Library Journal, 55(9), 188.)

Connections:

• This book is a conversion starter about kids learning to interact with adults.

• This could be part of a larger discussion about healthy habits. For instance video games vs. reading, and how to set healthy boundaries and expectations.

Awards:

This review was created as an assignment for SHSU LSSL 5360.