Junior/Intermediate (Gr. 4 up) "... fun guide works best for those with some previous figure-drawing experience (or as a source of entertainment for fans... ). Sections on "Drawing the Head," "Drawing the Teen Action Body," and "Using Body Language to Convey Emotion" offer detailed and, for the most part, step-by-step instructions. Subsequent sections are less detailed, but provide examples of unique and zany aspects of... characters... what makes the book so entertaining is the thin line between technique and flourish. From the beginning, Hart includes written side comments with the most basic of instructions... Throughout... Hart also includes useful tip boxes, often demonstrating how not to draw a character. These suggestions are invaluable, providing insight into creating kinetic and expressive cartoons. Even if readers walk away without having mastered new adventure cartoon illustration, they will... gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the style." - School Library Journal, Feb/09.