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Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up? (Rod Serling's the Twilight Zone)
By Serling, Rod & Kneece, Mark & Ellis, Rich
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Gr 5-Up Designed to bring the classic television series to a new generation, these graphic novels are adaptations of scripts from original episodes. In "Wish", a washed-up prizefighter, is trying to make a comeback. When a young neighbor watches him going down in defeat, he wishes for a different outcome. Bolie finds himself the victor, but with memories of being down for the count. Henry tells Bolie about his wish, and the magic of belief that made it a reality. Bolie, unfortunately, cannot accept Henrys faith in him, or, ultimately, in himself, and he finds himself b...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Kneece delivers two more graphic novel adaptations of original <i>Twilight Zone</i> episodes. <i>Wish</i> focuses on a boxer and a little boy's wish. In <i>Stand Up</i>, an extrater...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on December 1, 2009
The plot is so over-the-top, so absurd, that it’s a kick. Unlike some entries in the series, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
