The Dodgeball Chronicles: A Graphic Novel (Knights of the Lunch Table #1): Volume 1

by Frank Cammuso

Book Overview

In this funny new series from Eisner Award nominee Frank Cammuso, the Arthurian legend is reborn--in a funny, average-joe, middle-school boy and his pals.

Artie King just wants to ease into life at Camelot Middle School. He's got new lunch buddies, Percy and Wayne, and his science teacher, Mr. Merlyn, is pretty cool. But then there's scary Principal Dagger and big bad Joe and The Horde, a bunch of brawny bullies who rule the school.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 043990322X
• ISBN13: 9780439903226
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Graphix
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5

Customer Reviews

Glad I read it!

This review is by my son : ) I thought this book was interesting. I liked how it was written and I thought the characters were great. My mom is trying to get me to read more so she brought this book home. I read it in 2 days. I liked that the characters are in jr. high.

mom of a reluctant reader

i have a fourth grader, who is a good reader, but very reluctant to read. he got this at his school's book fair, loved it, and is now reading all the time. I hope this becomes a series!!! Frank Cammuso, if you're out there, please write more! I will then tell my son about King Arthur, and he may even be willing to read those wonderful classics.

Great Fun

I thoroughly enjoyed KNIGHTS OF THE LUNCH TABLE. The story is quite witty, completely kid-friendly, and has some unexpected depths. I can't wait for the next one!

A Must-Have Story for All Ages

"Knights of the Lunch Table" is a wonderful graphic novel that will have readers of all ages laughing out loud. The great characters, wonderful art, unique storyline, and witty references to the actual legend all made this story one of my favorites, and I'm positive my family will treasure this story for a long time, as well as any others Cammuso plans to write. In short, this is one graphic novel you would not want to miss.

Hail to the King!!!!

"Knights of the Lunch Table," by Frank Cammuso is the Holy Grail of kids graphic novels! It's a wonderful tale about making friends, testing your limits, and overcoming challenges. The book is a retelling of King Arthur but with a twist that will make you laugh out loud. Kids will love it and adults will appreciate Cammuso's ingenious method of weaving modern day middle school with Arthurian legends. A must for any child, even those reluctant readers. The storytelling is fast paced and the drawings are awesome!!!! If your kid enjoys adventure and humor, it's your quest to pick this up.