Top 10 Deadliest Sharks (Silver Dragon Books – Brusha / Various)

Sharks are one of the world’s oldest and most ferocious predators. For as long as man has entered the sea for work or recreation sharks have struck fear in their hearts. This groundbreaking graphic novel examines the world’s deadliest sharks and sheds light on their true nature, refuting the notion that they are mindless killing machines but are in reality among the most amazing and well adapted creatures on earth.

Top 10 Deadliest Sharks was quite fun to read – even as an adult who only has a passing interest in sharks.  Due to the readily flowing format of this graphic novel, it absolutely encompasses the term “High-Interest” for the young or developing reader.  Joe Brusha expertly connects interesting notes, scientific facts and an exciting narrative for each entry in this tome celebrating one of the favorite creatures of the oceans.

This is a non-fiction reference book, but it provides the biological demographics and statistics about each shark through the use of  a compelling narrative and fantastic art! This book will easily draw in adventure-minded readers, young and old alike! This is a no-brainer purchase for any parent or teacher – 120 pages of educational enjoyment for only $9.99!

Top 10 Deadliest Sharks is the freshman publication from Silver Dragon Books.  Silver Dragon is the young adult / young reader division offshoot from Zenescope books.  The book was written with help from and is endorsed by the Discovery Channel.  The introduction to the graphic novel is written by the Discovery Channel’s own Andy Dehart.

The Bottom Line: As a dad and a teacher, I without hesitation recommend this graphic novel for any young reader in your sphere of influence!

Grade: A