Jess Checks Y.A. Books and Graphic Novels, a New Young Adult Readers' Advisory Column. Book Talk: Batgirl Vol. 1

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BATGIRL

Vol. 1

BATGIRL OF BURNSIDE

Adorable and awesome, Barbara, A.K.A. BATGIRL, enjoys going to rock n’ roll concerts as well as fighting for justice. She was born to be BATGIRL, through her struggles and strengths, she is learning  her place. After a fire takes everything she owns, Barbara Gordon moves to the young, hip, happening side of town, where she revamps her life and her image as BATGIRL.

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Check out this hip new BATGIRL of this generation, social media and iPhones in hand. Watch her take on twin assassins on motorcycles and other tough guys who want to rumble. Readers will love this smart, fun, new DC comic series.

 

 

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Stewart, Cameron. Batgirl Volume 1. Burbank, CA. DC Comics; 52nd ed. edition (June, 2015). Print. ISBN: 978-1401257989. Hardcover. $17.51

Awards: Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best Penciller/Inker (for Babs Tarr) (2015)

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