Holm, J.& Holm, M. (2015). Squish:Deadly Disease of Doom. New York, NY: Random House.
Graphic novels are a favorite for elementary readers. Some can really help with developing comprehension especially in struggling readers. Squish is a series of novels that would be enjoyed by upper elementary students who are looking for a quick fun read.
Squish is an amoeba. He starts to experience stomach issues one day while at school. This coincides with the characters in his comic book Super Amoeba who are plagued with a mysterious illness. While the readers and Squish's doctor try to figure out what is causing Squish to get sick, Super Amoeba is trying to get to the bottom of what is happening to the citizens of Small Pond. We soon find out that it is Squish's strange combination of Twinkies and orange juice that is causing his stomach to turn. Readers get a quick science lesson on the reaction between acids and bases while reading this. The Holms also manage to include a quick shout out to their other series Baby Mouse in this story. While the story isn't grand on theme or messaging, it is pleasing for children. My third grader thought it was wonderful and wants to read more.
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