Calvin by Martine Leavitt

Ideal for 4th-8th graders.

Rating: 8/10

I love the Calvin and Hobbes books. This humorous and quirky novel is based on the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips. It is a great read that I would highly recommend.

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A good knowledge of legendary comic strip "Calvin" and Hobbes may not be absolutely necessary to appreciate Canadian author Martine Leavitt's engaging, oddball story, but it sure helps. -Common Sense Media

"Equal parts coming-of-age tale, survival adventure, and love story, this outstanding novel also sensitively deals with an uncommon but very real teen issue, making it far more than the sum of its parts. " ―Kirkus Reviews

"Funny, intellectual, and entertaining, it’s a sensitive yet irreverent adventure about a serious subject." ―Publishers Weekly