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Ahh,it’s taken a while but if you were wondering where the second part of the Cinebook reviews had gone –it’s here!

 

CLIFTON -JADE

Authors: Rodrigue & De Groot

Age: 8 years and up

Size: 21.7 x 28.7 cm

Paperback

Number of pages: 48 colour pages

ISBN: 9781905460526

£5.99

Publication: May 2008

 

Although he wants to take his Cub Scouts to Wales, Heron Melomane (a.k.a. Colonel Clifton) is forced to take them to Devonshire. The reason for this change of plan: a note in his letterbox stating that the Second World War isn’t finished yet and signed AKC 666! Decrypted by his faithful housekeeper, Miss Partridge, the message sets up a mysterious meeting. This information piques the interest of the British Secret Service, and it’s of course

Clifton who is chosen to sort out this mess. But

Clifton is unaware that MI5 sent a new agent to protect him. Just in case…

The 5th volume in the Clifton series sees a motorcycle incident involving baddies firing rockets,secret bases,former  –oh,it has the lot!

 

Colourful and enjoyable for younger readers as well as older ones who like a nice bit of silly escapism.  The creative team are on top form!

 

 

Rugger Boys –A Spoonful of Style And A Tonne Of Class! 

Authors: Beka & PoupardAge: 12 years and upSize: 18.4 x 25.7 cm

Number of pages: 48 colour pages

Paperback

£5.99

ISBN: 9781905460441

Publication: February 2008

In the south of France, leave the motorway and keep going over the fields. You’ll end up seeing the Paillar bell-tower. In this village where rugby is king, even the roundabouts are oval! The Paillar team is only afraid of one thing – that some Englishmen with bad intentions will turn the local pub into a tea salon! Also when the All Blacks look for a sparring partner to prepare for the world cup, our players, Light bulb, Fat neck, the Anaesthetist, Trumpeter and Romeo can’t resist the call of the southern hemisphere.

Cauliflower ears, broken noses and black eyes aplenty! 

If you are into rugby then you’ll enjoy this series which has a few in-jokes but tends to be a riotous all-out fun-fest!  Ever been battered and bruised after a rugby match? Ah,the memories. The pain –still!

 

   

Papyrus 1 - The Rameses Revenge 

Author: De Gieter

Age: 8 years and up

Size: 21.7 x 28.7 cm

Number of pages: 48 colour pages

PAPERBACK

Publication: November 2007

ISBN: 9781905460359

£5.99

A young peasant in ancient Egypt, Papyrus is a mischievous boy, crafty and courageous. Protected by a magic sword, he saves the princess Theti-Cheri, whose protector and confidant he becomes. He will be extremely busy protecting his friend from the plots woven by the priests of Amon or by cheating princes trying to make her disappear… On the way to Abou-Simbel, Theti-Cheri and Papyrus will have to face two bands of plunderers who want to seize a treasure that is guarded by the four colossi of the temple of

Ramses.

It’s odd that so many European creators use an almost –almost – cartoony style for their characters while the detail in buildings,ships,temples and scenes are drawn in a far more technical manner.  Nothing wrong with that –it works really well in Papyrus.  This is a corker of a book and should really entertain young and old alike.

Highly recommended!!

 

 

   Papyrus 2 - Imhotep’s Transformation  

Author: De GieterAge: 8 years and upSize: 21.7 x 28.7 cm

Number of pages: 48 colour pages

PAPERBACK

Publication: April 2008

£5.99

ISBN: 9781905460502 

Papyrus and his friend Imhotep head off for Sakkarah, where a statue must be erected to give praise to the Pharaoh. While navigating the Nile, they save an old man threatened by a crocodile. In Sakkarah, the Pharaoh’s life is threatened too: He has been poisoned. If he dies, the future will be very bleak… So our young heroes have the idea of letting the old man they saved play the role of Pharaoh, seeing as the two men look very much alike… But the deception may not last for long, and Papyrus has to find an antidote for the Pharaoh as quickly as he can!

Everything I said about the last volume applies here.  There is the blend of ancient Egypt –it’s life and surroundings as well as a magical element.  Another treat for the Euro comic fans and I’m sure for UK fans developing a taste for Cinebook albums!