Baba Yaga's Assistant

Reviewed by: Jill Hooper - Freeport Middle School, Freeport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 14, 2015

Review

A tale within a tale, this graphic novel tells the story of Masha who is looking for a place to belong after the loss of her mother. Her father has become distant and is preparing to remarry, causing Masha to think of the Baba Yaga tales of her early childhood, as told to her by her grandmother. Masha ventures into the woods and finds herself living the reality of those stories and finds a place with the mystical, and supposedly wicked, Baba Yaga. The art compliments and enhances the story, with varying artistic styles used to express the delicate nuances of flashback. The colors used add depth to the story, and are visually appealing.

Overall Book Score: very good