Stuntboy, In-Between Time Explained
Stuntboy, In-Between Time is a 2023 graphic novel written by Jason Reynolds and illustrated by Raúl the Third.
Reception
In a starred review, Booklist's John Peters called Stuntboy, In-Between Time "equally funny and tumultuous", while Kirkus Reviews referred to it as "fun and emotionally perceptive".[1] Peters highlighted how "Reynolds adroitly weaves emotional business into the teeming tapestry of apartment houselife by surrounding his caped protagonist, still struggling with his parents’ recent separation, with a colorful cast depicted by Raúl the Third in typically snappy, dynamic flurries of motion on nearly every page."[2] Similarly calling the novel "humorous and exciting",Shelf Awareness's Natasha Harris wrote, "Reynolds's text is accessible, providing a quick, entertaining read that directly covers topics of divorce, friendship, and anxiety. Raúl the Third's digital illustrations enhance the superhero tone with loose, sketchy lines that show movement; intentionally chosen pops of color in the grayscale art focus the eye on important details."[3]
Also writing for Booklist, Ashley Young reviewed the audiobook narrated by Guy Lockard, Nile Bullock, Angel Pean, James Fouhey, and a full cast. Young highlighted Lockard's enthusiastic performance and noted that "the different voices will help young listeners follow along with the dialogue-driven story. The varying voices of the characters are backed by music and sound effects that give a comic-book feel to the story."[4]
In 2023, AudioFile named the audiobook one of the year's best audiobooks in the category of Children & Family Listening.[5] The following year, the Association for Library Service to Children included it on their list of Notable Children's Recordings.[6]
Notes and References
- Web site: 2023-05-24 . Stuntboy, In-Between Time . 2024-08-07 . . 2024-08-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240807131649/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jason-reynolds/stuntboy-between-time/ . live .
- Web site: Peters . John . 2023-06-01 . Stuntboy, In-Between Time . 2024-08-07 . . 2024-08-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240807131720/https://www.booklistonline.com/Stuntboy-In-Between-Time-/pid=9779040 . live .
- Web site: Harris . Natasha . 2023-09-08 . Stuntboy, In-Between Time . 2024-08-07 . Shelf Awareness.
- Web site: Young . Ashley . 2023-10-01 . Stuntboy, In-Between Time . 2024-08-07 . Booklist.
- News: Maher . John . 2023-11-29 . 'AudioFile' Magazine's Best Audiobooks of 2023 . 2024-08-07 . . en . 2024-06-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240607150902/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/audio-books/article/93825-audiofile-magazine-s-best-audiobooks-of-2023.html . live .
- Web site: 2024-03-15 . Notable Children's Recordings: 2024 . 2024-08-07 . . 2024-07-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717220553/https://www.booklistonline.com/Notable-Children-s-Recordings/pid=9792990 . live .
