My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/aPLGoozfWls

Enjoy! ( )

I love Bandette and her joie de vivre. I'm ever so happy when a new adventure of hers makes its way into my hands.

The Six Finger Secret

In the main story, Bandette is one of six thieves trying to get their hands on the painting know as "The Six Finger Secret," which has been used for centuries to pass along secret messages hidden in the many small paintings within the painting. (The image is based on the real painting by Pierre Subleyras entitled "The Artist's Studio.") The action and comedy is nonstop, and many members of the vast cast get some quality time and/or development even amidst the introduction of many new characters. (This is not a good jumping-on point for new readers!)

Fun in all the ways that make Bandette so addictive!

Urchin Stories: Freckles in "No Bandette"

Bandette is not often denied that which she wants (usually something sweet), and it's funny to see one of her street agents, Freckles, tell her, "No," again and again.

Monsieur in "Souvenirs"

The gentleman thief -- Bandette's rival/comrade -- gets to have a gentlemanly fling back in the '60s/'70s while making off with a treasure.

Don't Speak Her Name

This illustrated text story is actually my favorite part of the book. An amateur artist is devastated to be victimized by Bandette when she steals all the paintings out his tiny little studio. His grief quikly turns to anger, and he sets out to get revenge. The ending is obvious, but oh so effective.

FOR REFERENCE:

This volume collects issues fourteen through eighteen of the Monkeybrain comic book series Bandette.

Contents: Previously -- Bandette in "The Six Finger Secret" / Paul Tobin, writer; Colleen Coover, illustrator -- Urchin Stories: Freckles in "No Bandette" / Paul Tobin, writer; Sarah Burrini, illustrator -- Urchin Stories: Monsieur in "Souvenirs" / Colleen Coover, writer and illustrator -- Don't Speak Her Name / Paul Tobin, writer; Colleen Coover, illustrator -- What's Bandette Stolen Now? / Colleen Coover, writer; Colleen Coover and Pierre Subleyras, illustrators -- Special Thanks -- About the Authors ( )