THE UNLUCKY KID

Does anyone have worse luck than Quin?

As the various scenarios depicted in the three stories within this graphic novel demonstrate, things tend to go from bad to worse for the curly-haired young boy. Despite his best intentions and a kind heart, somehow even a day at the beach goes south after he offers a fry to a seagull; word of his generosity spreads, and he’s soon surrounded by hungry gulls. In the second story, Quin’s sister’s elaborate attempts to help him yank out a loose tooth result in mayhem. In the final entry, Quin has a painful encounter with hornets during a fishing trip. Quin’s laugh-out-loud exclamations add to the hilarity—“Holy Fowl Breath!” “Holy Buttered Yum!” “Holy Head Yank!”—as do the frequent sight gags and gross-out humor. Digital cartoon panels relate Quin’s mishaps with aplomb, adding to the kid appeal, while his orange cat Kitty’s spot-on observations heighten the amusement. Though the situations are over-the-top, Quin’s bad luck will resonate with young people—after all, who among us hasn’t had a run of bad luck? Readers will appreciate that Quin’s family always has his back and even seems to anticipate his unluckiness. Quin and his family are brown-skinned.

Featuring wacky humor and a relatable protagonist, this one’s sure to fly off shelves.