Description
Product Description
The Super Happy Magic Forest is once again thrown into disruption and chaos when Blossom the unicorn accidentally releases the super slug of doom from his hibernation beneath an ordinary rock. Can our five reluctant heroes -- Hoofius, Blossom, Twinkle, Trevor, and Herbert -- once again save their beloved forest from slimy, sludgy, yucky evil? We sure hope so. . .
A delightful, riotous, laugh-out-loud follow-up to the 2016 BCCB Blue Ribbon Award Winner and 2016 Booklist Editors' Choice,
Super Happy Magic Forest. Lovers of silliness, fantasy, and lots and lots of slime won't get enough of it!
From School Library Journal
K-Gr 2—Out of prophecy is born a legend in the entertaining sequel to Super Happy Magic Forest. Long's latest parody of the hero's quest sees his band of unlikely heroes reunite to stop an ancient evil, Zorgoth, super slug of doom, from attaining unstoppable power. To do so, they must traverse many lands (such as Slug Swamp) and overcome great challenges (crossing a bridge despite rope burn) before facing their foe in a final funny showdown. Long creates humor namely by contrasting the tone, as established by the standard quest narration, with funny scenarios that are digitally illustrated in a rainbow of colors. On most spreads, readers can expect to find a brief description of what is happening, fairy tale creatures saying and doing random things meant to amuse, a green trail of slime leading from one edge to the other, and the group engaging in acts of "heroism." Some pages also contain a find-the-item game for added pleasure; hidden Viking penguins, for example, are little nods to the first book. VERDICT Elementary-age kids who enjoy a good quest will love this parody with its unusual heroes and added layers of fun.—Rachel Forbes, Oakville Public Library, Ont.
Review
Praise for Super Slug of Doom:
"In keeping with the jocular tone and
Adventure Time aesthetic of the first book, busy illustrations are wonderfully overrun with magical creatures spouting one-liners and delightfully bad jokes and puns. The heroes' epic quest is a natural fit for kids' silly sides and party-animal instincts." --
Booklist
"Elementary-age kids who enjoy a good quest will love this parody with its unusual heroes and added layers of fun." --
School Library Journal
Praise for Super Happy Magic Forest
* "Long's illustrations are packed to the gills with magical creatures and goofy details, and readers will pore over them with glee. With no agenda other than taking whimsical fun to the max, kids will flock to this super-duper-smiley adventure."--
Booklist Starred Review
* "Readers and almost-readers will pore over this, and they'll find a new joke every time." --
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Starred Review
"In this debut picture book, Long fills nearly every page with details that will keep young readers engaged and interested. . . . For Where's Waldo? graduates who are ready for heavy-duty irony" --
Kirkus
From the Inside Flap
Zorgoth, the Super Slug of Doom, has been released! The Super Happy Magic Forest is once again in trouble. Can these five unlikely heroes follow Zorgoth’s slimy trail and thwart his evil plan before it’s too late?
From the Back Cover
Zorgoth, the Super Slug of Doom, has been released! The Super Happy Magic Forest is once again in trouble. Can these five unlikely heroes follow Zorgoth's slimy trail and thwart his evil plan before it's too late?
About the Author
Matty Long is the author and illustrator of
Super Happy Magic Forest, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Matty earned a master's degree in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in England, where he lives.
Visit him online at mattylong.com