Hammy and Gerbee: Mummies at the Museum by Wong Herbert Yee
Published by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) on January 16th 2018
ISBN: 162779462X
Pages: 112
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This prolific author of picture book and beginner’s chapter books now adds a graphic novel style series to his canon. According to the back of the book, this is the first of additional comical adventures to come starring classmates Hammy and Gerbee.

The heavy paperback cover is extra wide to provide fold-in flaps making a handy set of bookmarks. Although the front cover has several colors, the frames inside contain limited shades of blue. Be sure to examine closely both sides of the pages that separate the chapters for more tidbits of humor. The’ mummy – mommy’ phrase can be a cliche, but Yee makes it work in this light, fun read of a class visit to the museum. Pranks and counter-pranks, uncovering criminals, and “Fun Facts” about Egypt and mummies make this an appealing introduction to the graphic novel style of books.

Reviewed by Lynn Mayer, Librarian, Old Town Elementary School, Old Town