As a teacher, it's surprising that I've never read any of Kate DiCamillo's works until now. I think she was one of those authors that I'd always planned to get around to, but never did. So Flora and Ulysses ended up being that one book that I finally picked up while browsing at my local library. And I'm sure glad I did!
I fell in love with this book on page one. I started and finished it in the same bubble bath one Friday evening. My family probably thought I'd drowned, but I just couldn't put this book down.
It's part standard novel, part graphic novel, which I found entertaining. And you can't beat the story about a Super Hero Squirrel named Ulysses who helps a young girl work through her issues after her parents' separation. It's quirky, humorous, inspiring, and just a darn good story. I highly recommend it to middle grade students, young adults, and grown-ups who've always wished for a Super Hero Squirrel of their very own. This is the stuff that imagination is made of. It's an absolute must for any school library.
Five out of Five Stars