  | Lucy & Andy Neanderthal (Lucy & Andy Neanderthal) Author: Brown, Jeffrey | |
| Price: $19.58 | ||
Summary:
#1--Lucy and her goofball brother Andy, two Neanderthal siblings living 40,000 years ago, take on a wandering baby sibling, bossy teens, cave paintings, and a mammoth hunt. But what will happen when they encounter a group of humans? Includes a special paleontologist section that helps to dispel common Neanderthal myths.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.00 Points: 2.0 Quiz: 183875 | Reading Counts Information: Interest Level: 3-5 Reading Level: 3.50 Points: 5.0 Quiz: 69352 | |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/16)
School Library Journal (05/01/16)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2016 Gr 2–5—Popular author Brown brings his fun cartoon style, often seen in his "Star Wars" adventures, to this prehistoric tale. Lucy and Andy are two Neanderthal siblings who take us through a fairly normal week (mammoth hunting, crafting tools, making clothes). At the end of each chapter, modern scientists on an archaeological dig at their cave provide factual commentary. The last chapter and author's note include a time line and more information about the world of the Neanderthals. With his extensive research and these notes, Brown has created a graphic novel that is as much nonfiction as fiction, containing historical context and a lovely fictional story with siblings, crushes, and other adventures. The resulting blend is sure to draw reluctant readers and send some students scurrying for more in-depth material. Kids will learn a great deal about the Neanderthals while laughing their way through the story. Brown demonstrates a depth of knowledge of the subject, with a few winking anachronisms. - Copyright 2016 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
