Yakari and the Beavers

I bought this book for my kids as I grew up reading Yakari and loved his adventures, but the translation from the french is very poor. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with it, but it is just like if it was translated by dictionary app. It is very literal, and although it is correct English, it is not the kind of English that would actually be used by any child, or adult, for that matter. I was disappointed.

This whole series is good. Each graphic novel has a message of doing the right thing without being to obvious about it. My kids loves comic books and both if them really liked this whole series.

Yakari, v.3: Yakari And Beavers"Created by Job & DeribTranslated by Erica Jeffrey(Cinebooks)---------------------------------------------------This is the third translated volume of a delightful European graphic novel series that stars a kind-hearted, earnest young Sioux boy named Yakari, who sees the spirit world with help from his protector totem, the Great Eagle. Great Eagle reveals to Yakari that he has the gift of being able to speak with animals, and while the adults in his tribe don't know about this gift, soon one of his friends, a girl named Rainbow, realizes that Yakari has a special relationship to nature.This volume is a key episode in the Yakari stories, where he meets the local band of beavers who live on a river near Yakari's village. The beaver lodge has a rich cast of characters -- more varied and distinctive in many ways than the humans that Yakari lives with -- and they are hard workers and strong allies. In this book, Yakari must win their trust, but once he does, they become loyal, steadfast, good-natured friends.All in all, this is a wonderful series for younger readers, full of magical scenarios, natural splendor and earnest moral values. Yakari is always a hard worker and a true friend; he endeavors to improve the world around him, and his honesty and loyalty are repaid by the various animals as well as by the spirit world. Plus, Derib's artwork is a delight: his panoramic landscapes, in particular, evoke a sense of true wonder. Highly recommended -- by the time you make it to this book, you'll be hooked! (ReadThatAgain children's book reviews)

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This book is disappointing because is not much text so not much of a story to read. It's mainly just pictures