I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Green Arrow: Stranded is a graphic novel geared toward grades 2-7. It is an introduction/origin story about Oliver Queen who goes on to become Green Arrow. After the plane Ollie and his father are in crashes in a remote place, Ollie feels he needs to prove himself by protecting his injured father and finding help.

The plot is straightforward and easy to read. While the storyline is geared more towards children, I feel that Green Arrow fans of any age would enjoy this graphic novel. There is no off-putting language that could make it inappropriate for younger readers. I really enjoyed the illustrator's style.

I think that Green Arrow: Stranded is a great starting point for any younger children who are wanting to get into reading DC comics.

The art was somewhat cute. I liked the story but it was predictable to me. I still felt it was sweet wtih the father son bonding and freindship building. Nice story on being brave. I felt it was somewhat simple but still sweet.

I was surprised with how much I enjoyed this graphic novel due to its age range. I knew it was for a middle school audience but it did feel a bit more childish at times. Still a good read.

A fresh YA take on the Green Arrow narrative. A very worthwhile school library style intro to a likable character and intriguing storyline.

I absolutely adored this graphic novel. It was fun to read, had amazing graphics, and was unputdownable. I read through the entire book in 2 sittings on the same day. I absolutely love the show Arrow, so when I saw a graphic novel loosely based on it I had to pick it up.

The story picks up right before a plane crash carrying Oliver, his dad, a business friend of his dad, and his son. The plane goes down on a deserted island and Oliver’s dad has been badly hurt. Oliver has to navigate his way around the unknown territory to salvage anything left of the plane for supplies and find Tyler and his dad. Oliver also must become resourceful and make his own bow and arrow in order to fight off some of the creatures who inhabit that land. Along the way he also learns a very important lesson about taking a life.

Definitely do yourself a favor and pick up this graphic novel. I loved it and hope you do too!

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher and author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was an interesting origin story for Green Arrow long before he was Green Arrow. Not only was there a great survival/adventure element to the story, but there was also character growth for Oliver Queen as he discovered who he was and what he was capable of doing. The artwork style and colors worked well to portray the deserted island and the dangers it held.

Thank you to DC Comics and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Green Arrow: Stranded by Brendan Deneen and Bell Hosalla is a riveting graphic novel that features a middle-school-aged Oliver Bell. The story revolves around Oliver, who has been stranded on a deserted island with his injured dad. They went on a hunting trip with his dad's business partner and son, but soon disaster strikes. Will Oliver be able to survive in the wild, and keep his dad alive, too? Or will they perish with no one to save them?

Overall, Green Arrow: Stranded is a thrilling adventure that is perfect for tween fans of CW's Arrow series. One highlight of this book is the amazing art. The two-page spreads and depiction of the wild jungle were particularly well-done, and there were points that I stopped reading the story to stare at the gorgeous art. Another highlight of this book is the story, which is survival fiction at its finest. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you're looking for a graphic novel for a boy in middle school, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in March!

When I was a kid, there was nothing I liked better than a good story about other kids stranded on deserted islands.
I just know that if this book had come out in the 90s, I would have carried it around everywhere and pushed it at everyone I knew to read it!
It's the perfect blend of character growth, and man verses nature. It's exciting, thrilling, and perfect for any age!

This was an interesting take on the typical Oliver Queen origin story. It still has all the important bits like the plane crash and the arrow hunting parts but it aged him down from an angst ridden 18 year old to a 13 year old kid. The addition of Sebastian and Tyler give us other characters and an antagonist early on. Oliver must overcome his desire not to kill in order to survive and keep his father alive. Oliver himself definitely felt younger and with some things to prove to his father but also to himself. The story moves pretty quickly and the art lends itself to helping pushing that picture without explaining in erroneous details dragging the pacing down. You get a sense of Oliver's hesitation through the flashbacks and can clearly tell what he's thinking or feeling. Overall enjoyable and would definitely read the next installment to see them off the island and whether his dad goes through with the changes of heart he had regarding his business practices and how or if Oliver turns vigilante.

13 year old Oliver Queen (the future Green Arrow) is on a trip with his dad when they fly into a storm and their plane crashes on a remote island. With his dad badly injured, Oliver must find a way to save them both. For fans of Green Arrow, this is a fun look at him before he became a superhero. For those who aren't familiar with Green Arrow, it's a great survival story - good for fans of Hatchet.

I enjoyed Green Arrow: Stranded and think it would be a great read for young readers interested in adventure and survival stories. Bell Hosalla's art is stunning, and their attention to craft and visual storytelling make the unfamiliar landscape Oliver is stranded in feel both hostile and beautiful, as the narrative demands.

The narrative is linear with a few flashbacks scattered throughout, and although I wouldn't call this a character-driven story, readers do get a good look at Oliver's motivations through third-person limited point of view.

Art: Bell Hosalla
Writing: Brendan Deneen
Lettering: AndWorld Design