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Geeky F@b 5 #1
Geeky Fab 5 Vol. 1: It's Not Rocket Science (1)
Lucy Monroe’s first day at Earhart Elementary is one for the By recess she has launched herself off the rusty monkey bars and face down onto the blacktop. The principal closes the rickety playground, and now the whole school is mad! What’s a new girl to do? Create a band of geeky friends to build a cool new playground together! Easy, right?
Join Lucy, the gang, Hubble the snarky kitty, and their TV reporter buddy, Suzy Pundergast, to find out if they can prove the meanies wrong because when girls stick together, anything is possible!
Join Lucy, the gang, Hubble the snarky kitty, and their TV reporter buddy, Suzy Pundergast, to find out if they can prove the meanies wrong because when girls stick together, anything is possible!
64 pages, Paperback
Published October 8, 2019
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August 15, 2018
Disclaimer: ARC via Netgalley.
After finishing this book, I turned to my brother who teaches science and told him to get a copy. Do I need to say anything else?
Really?
Okay, this book is about five girls who become friends because they are all a bit geeky, smart, and most seem to want to go into STEM fields. I say most because Lucy is unsure, but it is made clear that being unsure is okay. They are not just science nerds. They have other interests as well (such as fashion and singing), and they know history. They go to a school named after Amelia Earhart after all.
The group is diverse, as anyone can see from the cover, and last names included Martinez and Kumar. One girl is even adopted. While parents are very much in the background, suggests are made about the parents – A.J.’s father, for instance, works in robotics. While none of the girls is physically disabled, family members are.
The plot of the story centers around fixing the school’s playground as well as dealing with stupid boys who believe girls can’t be coders. The playground plot is interesting because one of the girls, Lucy, blames herself for it being closed to students. Her friends refuse to buy into that train of thought and are supportive of her.
There is also a cat called Hubble. He talks like a cat. There is also a bit end that gives more information about the famous women mentioned in the book. Additionally, at a time where women who either act or like Star Wars are being targeted by “fanboys”, it is nice to read a book where the girls like Star Wars.
Highly recommended.
After finishing this book, I turned to my brother who teaches science and told him to get a copy. Do I need to say anything else?
Really?
Okay, this book is about five girls who become friends because they are all a bit geeky, smart, and most seem to want to go into STEM fields. I say most because Lucy is unsure, but it is made clear that being unsure is okay. They are not just science nerds. They have other interests as well (such as fashion and singing), and they know history. They go to a school named after Amelia Earhart after all.
The group is diverse, as anyone can see from the cover, and last names included Martinez and Kumar. One girl is even adopted. While parents are very much in the background, suggests are made about the parents – A.J.’s father, for instance, works in robotics. While none of the girls is physically disabled, family members are.
The plot of the story centers around fixing the school’s playground as well as dealing with stupid boys who believe girls can’t be coders. The playground plot is interesting because one of the girls, Lucy, blames herself for it being closed to students. Her friends refuse to buy into that train of thought and are supportive of her.
There is also a cat called Hubble. He talks like a cat. There is also a bit end that gives more information about the famous women mentioned in the book. Additionally, at a time where women who either act or like Star Wars are being targeted by “fanboys”, it is nice to read a book where the girls like Star Wars.
Highly recommended.
February 17, 2020
Love the idea and characters here - a diverse group of girls interested in all sorts of STEM activities. But I wanted to like it more than I actually did. I felt like the characters were more just ticking the boxes of representation without being fully fleshed out.
July 24, 2018
*I received an ARC from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
This was cute and very positive female friendships. It was nothing that blew me away but I’m also not the demographic. Hubble the cat was the best though!
This was cute and very positive female friendships. It was nothing that blew me away but I’m also not the demographic. Hubble the cat was the best though!
August 15, 2018
*thank you to Netgalley and papercutz.com for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
4 stars.
I bumped this up to 4 stars from 3 because I really found the positive female image that was expressed to be exactly what is needed for growing girls. It was a very enjoyable graphic novel. It was run to read and wonderful to look at. The illustrations were just right and it all seemed to fall into place. I'd have to say that the character I liked the most was Zara. Her whole 'No negative self talk' is what won me over. I can definitely see this as a series that will be rather popular mainly for girls but also for boys too. The characters are mixed ages but mostly rather young. They are strong smart and intelligent and they are also themselves. Each character has something that makes them special which is another reason why i liked this. You dont have to be a certain somebody for others to like you. Plus there is a talking Cat!! (Although the others can't exactly hear him) Need I say more?!
The story is mainly about kids who have just started up going back to school again and discover pretty soon that the playground has been closed down and is off limits. This brings me back to my own childhood as while I was in primary school, this had happened at my school aswell. It made lunch time and recess go rather slowly and we all found it hard to pass the time. Luckily for me, my school had already started the process of building a new playground and omg was it epic! So worth the wait. Unfortunately for these kids, they had to start from square one. Coming up with an idea and raising the money. I wont go into the rest but I can say im looking forward to reading the next book. Definatley recommended.
4 stars.
I bumped this up to 4 stars from 3 because I really found the positive female image that was expressed to be exactly what is needed for growing girls. It was a very enjoyable graphic novel. It was run to read and wonderful to look at. The illustrations were just right and it all seemed to fall into place. I'd have to say that the character I liked the most was Zara. Her whole 'No negative self talk' is what won me over. I can definitely see this as a series that will be rather popular mainly for girls but also for boys too. The characters are mixed ages but mostly rather young. They are strong smart and intelligent and they are also themselves. Each character has something that makes them special which is another reason why i liked this. You dont have to be a certain somebody for others to like you. Plus there is a talking Cat!! (Although the others can't exactly hear him) Need I say more?!
The story is mainly about kids who have just started up going back to school again and discover pretty soon that the playground has been closed down and is off limits. This brings me back to my own childhood as while I was in primary school, this had happened at my school aswell. It made lunch time and recess go rather slowly and we all found it hard to pass the time. Luckily for me, my school had already started the process of building a new playground and omg was it epic! So worth the wait. Unfortunately for these kids, they had to start from square one. Coming up with an idea and raising the money. I wont go into the rest but I can say im looking forward to reading the next book. Definatley recommended.
June 27, 2019
This is a super cute book that is all about friendship and teamwork. Our story starts off when Lucy falls on her schools old dilapidated playground and hurts her knees. This leads the school to close the playground and tear it down because to to many children were getting hurt on it. Lucy blames herself but her friends convince her that it's not her fault that the playground closed. They go on a mission to raise money to build a new playground for the school. They do all sorts of fundraising activities to raise the $20,000 that they need for the new playground. Will they make it? You'll have to find that out for yourself!
I really liked the diversity in this book as well. The parents are involved (mostly Lucy's since she is the MC), Lucy has an adopted sister, one of the other character's brother is in a wheelchair, there are all sort of skin tones among the friend group as well which is fantastic. I think this would be a great addition to any juvenile graphic novel section of a library.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy.
I really liked the diversity in this book as well. The parents are involved (mostly Lucy's since she is the MC), Lucy has an adopted sister, one of the other character's brother is in a wheelchair, there are all sort of skin tones among the friend group as well which is fantastic. I think this would be a great addition to any juvenile graphic novel section of a library.
Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy.
July 24, 2018
This graphic novel centers around Lucy, her sister and her 3 new friends. When the playground at school is rendered useless and the school can't afford to build a new one, the friends steps up to the task of raising the money. The problem is, some students don't want them to succeed.
It's at story about the stereotypes surrounding girls and women, about bullying, about standing up for what you believe in. It's a good book, challenging and discussing the problems of being raised and living in the patriarchy we do. It does tend to become a bit "text book" and "we can do it", though. I don't know if it's because it needs to be spelled out for the younger kids reading this or if the author tries to hard, but it's for a good cause, I guess.
The illustrations really fit the story and I loved the cat, Hubble. It's a great story for middle grade-kids!
Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher, for letting me read this book!
It's at story about the stereotypes surrounding girls and women, about bullying, about standing up for what you believe in. It's a good book, challenging and discussing the problems of being raised and living in the patriarchy we do. It does tend to become a bit "text book" and "we can do it", though. I don't know if it's because it needs to be spelled out for the younger kids reading this or if the author tries to hard, but it's for a good cause, I guess.
The illustrations really fit the story and I loved the cat, Hubble. It's a great story for middle grade-kids!
Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher, for letting me read this book!
October 27, 2018
Very cute, but I was going to give it a harsher review until I saw it was actually written by a twelve-year-old, which makes much more sense with its very straightforward and unsubtle message of “girls can’t do —-“ but wait, yes they can! Which of course is a great positive theme to show, but I wonder if kids will think this is a written for them or at them...
August 2, 2018
It's not Rocket Science introduces you to the Geeky f@b 5. A group of girls who come together to help rebuild their playground. I really enjoyed this book as it showed that kids using their voices can be heard and they can make a difference. It showed them banning together to achieve their goals, and even when it looked like they would fail, they were able to overcome.
October 2, 2018
This is a great GN for showing girls that like math and science. I know many kids who would love this book. I however, did not. I felt it was slow and not as geeky as I wanted. But I loved the illustrations. Plus, I get to add another Illinois Author to my list.
July 26, 2018
As a public library librarian, this graphic novel is exactly what our girls need! Positive encouragement. To know it is okay to be different. That girls need to work together instead of hurting or tearing down one another. To stand up for what you believe in. So many girls need to hear and know this. I look forward to the rest of the series. The illustrations are great and Hubble the cat is a wonderfully hilarious. i will be recommending this book.
August 6, 2018
What an engaging story that's positive and encouraging as well!
July 23, 2018
Diverse cast; female empowerment using real-life heroines as inspiration; girls wanting to code, build robots and be astronauts; moral of sustained cooperative spirit; with passing subplot about bullies? This could not be more on song if it tried. I'm sure it's at least five stars from the target audience; from boys it might be a grudging four – and to my mind that's about right, for the plot could have had a bit more of a twist, a touch more complexity, and so on.
June 19, 2018
This review is based on an ARC I received prior to publication.
Girl Power!
This graphic novel about 5 grade school girls who use their skills, abilities, and the bonds of friendship to solve problems is delightful and insightful. The girls are encouraged to use their unique personal skillsets and teamwork to solve problems, and they are applauded for their ideas and efforts. The illustrations are excellent, the characters and story funny and engaging. The authors intertwine family, friendship, history, science, math, and humor with learning how to navigate the social waters of school life. This book empowers girls to be themselves and not worry about the opinions of others, to create goals, and to work toward those goals with confidence! It was an entertaining read for this reviewer, and I don’t even have children! (I also don’t have cats but find Hubble to be hilarious). I look forward to reading the next installments in this series, and I recommend the Geeky Fab Five to anyone with daughters or other young women in their lives!
Girl Power!
This graphic novel about 5 grade school girls who use their skills, abilities, and the bonds of friendship to solve problems is delightful and insightful. The girls are encouraged to use their unique personal skillsets and teamwork to solve problems, and they are applauded for their ideas and efforts. The illustrations are excellent, the characters and story funny and engaging. The authors intertwine family, friendship, history, science, math, and humor with learning how to navigate the social waters of school life. This book empowers girls to be themselves and not worry about the opinions of others, to create goals, and to work toward those goals with confidence! It was an entertaining read for this reviewer, and I don’t even have children! (I also don’t have cats but find Hubble to be hilarious). I look forward to reading the next installments in this series, and I recommend the Geeky Fab Five to anyone with daughters or other young women in their lives!
June 5, 2018
This review is based on reading the ARC I received prior to publication.
Where was this book when my daughter was in grade school?! THIS is exactly what our elementary age girls should be reading today. It's original, smart, and funny, and the cool thing is it was co-authored by a mom, Liz Lareau, and her 12-year old daughter, Lucy, based on Lucy's real-life friendships and experiences. The Geeky Fab 5 introduces a group of grade school girlfriends that includes a future astronaut, robotics engineer, environmentalist, mathematician, and computer programmer. The story is super entertaining and empowering (for me AND my now teenage daughter), the illustrations are delightful, and the emphasis on young girls interested in STEM, as well as in building compassionate friendships and a better community, is fresh and compelling. I love the way the book weaves in insights on bullying, healthy eating, women's history, and much more, without ever coming off as "educational." I'll be recommending to all my friends' daughters and granddaughters. Cannot wait to read the next in the series.
Where was this book when my daughter was in grade school?! THIS is exactly what our elementary age girls should be reading today. It's original, smart, and funny, and the cool thing is it was co-authored by a mom, Liz Lareau, and her 12-year old daughter, Lucy, based on Lucy's real-life friendships and experiences. The Geeky Fab 5 introduces a group of grade school girlfriends that includes a future astronaut, robotics engineer, environmentalist, mathematician, and computer programmer. The story is super entertaining and empowering (for me AND my now teenage daughter), the illustrations are delightful, and the emphasis on young girls interested in STEM, as well as in building compassionate friendships and a better community, is fresh and compelling. I love the way the book weaves in insights on bullying, healthy eating, women's history, and much more, without ever coming off as "educational." I'll be recommending to all my friends' daughters and granddaughters. Cannot wait to read the next in the series.
February 7, 2024
Full disclosure, my copy has closer to the paperback cover (lined paper background), but it's definitely a hardcover. I guess this edition hasn't been added yet (and I don't really feel like going through the hoops to do it myself).
So, the (main) author of the book, Lucy Lareau, is... er, was? twelve years old when this was written, which is pretty cool, honestly! I have to admire anyone who can finish something so young when I can barely do anything as a full-grown adult! That said, it DOES read quite a bit like a 12yo's story. That's fine, considering it's ABOUT 12yos (well, third- through sixth-graders), so she definitely knows the material!
My main complaint—more of a nitpick, really—is the story feels very, "Girls can do things, TOO!" Like, it feels like a retort to a private argument than a story in and of itself. For instance, the Chipettes cannot stand on their own; why would they call themselves "chip(munk)-ettes" except to specifically call attention to the fact they are girl chipmunks? Which seems like a strange thing to do if they grew up completely isolated from *boy* chipmunks?
Ahem.
Just a nitpick. Like it's ticking off "representation" checkboxes rather than just writing the best story for itself.
Anyway, I love the friendship between the girls, even if it feels a little weird how instantaneously they got along (but then, I have traditionally had a hard time making friends, haha). I even like the one boy's change of heart, though I expect he just got bored of the whole "plotting" thing. Hubble, though—it's strange thinking of a cat who's THAT interested in being all up in people's grills like that. The cat I knew who was most like that (my poor departed Gabriel) loved EVERYBODY but wouldn't go so far as to hitch a ride to school... he wouldn't stay put long enough to go undetected, haha. It's fun for Hubble to inject some comedy relief, though!
Recommended for girls in STEM!
So, the (main) author of the book, Lucy Lareau, is... er, was? twelve years old when this was written, which is pretty cool, honestly! I have to admire anyone who can finish something so young when I can barely do anything as a full-grown adult! That said, it DOES read quite a bit like a 12yo's story. That's fine, considering it's ABOUT 12yos (well, third- through sixth-graders), so she definitely knows the material!
My main complaint—more of a nitpick, really—is the story feels very, "Girls can do things, TOO!" Like, it feels like a retort to a private argument than a story in and of itself. For instance, the Chipettes cannot stand on their own; why would they call themselves "chip(munk)-ettes" except to specifically call attention to the fact they are girl chipmunks? Which seems like a strange thing to do if they grew up completely isolated from *boy* chipmunks?
Ahem.
Just a nitpick. Like it's ticking off "representation" checkboxes rather than just writing the best story for itself.
Anyway, I love the friendship between the girls, even if it feels a little weird how instantaneously they got along (but then, I have traditionally had a hard time making friends, haha). I even like the one boy's change of heart, though I expect he just got bored of the whole "plotting" thing. Hubble, though—it's strange thinking of a cat who's THAT interested in being all up in people's grills like that. The cat I knew who was most like that (my poor departed Gabriel) loved EVERYBODY but wouldn't go so far as to hitch a ride to school... he wouldn't stay put long enough to go undetected, haha. It's fun for Hubble to inject some comedy relief, though!
Recommended for girls in STEM!
August 18, 2018
Geeky F@b 5: It’s Not Rocket Science by Lucy and Liz Lareau,53 pages. Illustrated by Ryan Jampole. GRAPHIC NOVEL. Papercutz (Macmillan), 2018. $13.
Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (bullying).
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL – OPTIONAL.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE.
Lucy and her sister Marina are new at Earhart’s Elementary. When Lucy falls off the monkey bars because they are broken, the school has to shut down the playground because it is unsafe. Lucy makes three new friends and together with her sister Marina they have a fundraiser. When the friends use their different talents together they are able to raise enough money and build a new playground.
I liked that this book showed it’s possible for kids to get behind a cause and work together to make a change. The friends are kind to each other and are positive examples. The illustrations are comic book style and appealing, which is what will draw most kids to this book. That said, the overall story line was kind of boring. The characters aren’t very memorable and I’m okay if I don’t read anymore about this group.
C. Peterson.
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (bullying).
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL – OPTIONAL.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE.
Lucy and her sister Marina are new at Earhart’s Elementary. When Lucy falls off the monkey bars because they are broken, the school has to shut down the playground because it is unsafe. Lucy makes three new friends and together with her sister Marina they have a fundraiser. When the friends use their different talents together they are able to raise enough money and build a new playground.
I liked that this book showed it’s possible for kids to get behind a cause and work together to make a change. The friends are kind to each other and are positive examples. The illustrations are comic book style and appealing, which is what will draw most kids to this book. That said, the overall story line was kind of boring. The characters aren’t very memorable and I’m okay if I don’t read anymore about this group.
C. Peterson.
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
September 29, 2020
I had no idea what I was getting into when I started reading this book, but I knew I had to read it. See, I WON a copy of like book 4 or something in a Goodreads Giveaway, so I felt like first I should read the previous ones in the series so I could really appreciate my book when it gets here. Thanks, Goodreads! These giveaways are so perfect for such a time as this when the library is still closed:-( (Well, we have curbside, but things are super slow these days and books are hard to come by.) These girls were 1, their own little selves. I loved that. 2, smart, and always learning. 3, fun, with their little personalities and personal styles. It was a great mix, and I learned more about Amelia Earhart. This was stuff my kids already knew and I had never known about or have forgotten about (in my old age, you know:-) I guess it really happens. I can't wait to see what happens in the next one and the next, and to get my hands on and then share, the new book that is coming my way! We even had a great conversation about the words geeky and nerdy. Great group of gals. Fabulous! You're right. Good job on this book. Written by a girl and her mom! SUPER COOL!
September 25, 2018
The positive messages in this book make it an easy recommendation for kids in grades 2-5.
Lucy and her friends ban together to help get new playground equipment for their school. The journey to their goal isn't an easy one. There are horrible fundraisers that don't go well and bullies who want to stop them. However, in the end, their individual talents pooled together make them successful.
The book is wonderful in that it shows strong female protagonists working as a team toward a common goal. The positive messages of sticking together and girls being able to be anything is powerful and what this demographic needs to have reinforced. Kids will easily be able to relate to the characters and see a bit of themselves in them. Plus there is Hubble the Cat to provide comic relief along the way.
I'd recommend this book to any kids who like Raina Telgemeier books, Cece Bell books, or Victoria Jamieson books OR to the kids who want to read those other authors but may need a stepping stone before attempting them.
Lucy and her friends ban together to help get new playground equipment for their school. The journey to their goal isn't an easy one. There are horrible fundraisers that don't go well and bullies who want to stop them. However, in the end, their individual talents pooled together make them successful.
The book is wonderful in that it shows strong female protagonists working as a team toward a common goal. The positive messages of sticking together and girls being able to be anything is powerful and what this demographic needs to have reinforced. Kids will easily be able to relate to the characters and see a bit of themselves in them. Plus there is Hubble the Cat to provide comic relief along the way.
I'd recommend this book to any kids who like Raina Telgemeier books, Cece Bell books, or Victoria Jamieson books OR to the kids who want to read those other authors but may need a stepping stone before attempting them.
October 1, 2019
For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleA cute graphic novel with a simple story and a cast of wonderful female characters who each act as a great role model. This is a fun book that involves girls exploring scientific, mathematical, and otherwise "geeky" interests as they work together to help their school.Nice book overall with cute illustrations. One of the really cool things about this book is that it was written by a team, comprised of 12-year-old Lucy Lareau and her mother, Liz Laraeu. If that's not the makings of a splendid, empowering book, then I don't know what it.Because it was written by a young person (or perhaps because it is targeted to a younger audience), I found parts of the book awkwardly written and slow. On the whole, I thought the pace could have been a bit quicker for a story this simple.However, it is a great book to motivate and inspire young readers, especially those with scientific interests and career aspirations.The book also contains a preview for Dinosaur Explorers Vol. 1: Prehistoric Pioneers at the end.
November 8, 2018
I liked that the girls worked together and didn’t listen to the kids that said they shouldn’t have a playground anymore. I really liked Lucy because she is so silly. I liked how the five girls all had different personalities and all of them had different skills to help build the new playground. It is good to see girls work together and build things. The comic was very easy to read and I wish it was a little longer than the 53 pages it was, the rest of the book was a preview of the next book I will tell you about. The illustrations were nice and helped the story. I think a lot of girls will really like this. I want to read more in this series. Please not I received a free review copy of this book.
April 2, 2019
I really enjoyed this book an couldn't stop smiling the whole way through reading it. It was so great to see so many girls with such a variety of different interests in STEM. This is a book anyone of any age could read, but especially all the young girls any boys out there. This book makes you feel so excited and inspired; it radiated positivity. I just can't help to think how much I would have loved this growing up as it probably would have inspired me to do more STEM activities in school and take more of an interest.
One thing I hope for in the next installment is to see more of Lucy's interest in the environment and saving the world as I feel we didn't see as much of it compared to the other girls' interests.
Can't wait to read the next installment
One thing I hope for in the next installment is to see more of Lucy's interest in the environment and saving the world as I feel we didn't see as much of it compared to the other girls' interests.
Can't wait to read the next installment
August 5, 2018
The book starts with Lucy preparing for a new day at school. It starts off okay, meeting her friend Zara "Zeke" Kumar in line and then discovering that they are in the same pod (desks grouped together). Unfortunately, a monkey bar breaks, Lucy is injured, and it leads the principal to completely shut down the playground during recess. With the help of her new friends, Lucy decides to raise the funds to get a new playground. But the sixth graders don't want the team to succeed; they like having the playground to themselves.
It's a bit cheesy and the "Girl Power" is a little ... unsubtle, but overall an enjoyable read.
It's a bit cheesy and the "Girl Power" is a little ... unsubtle, but overall an enjoyable read.
March 2, 2020
So, the artwork here is really nice, and after reading that it's the same person who does Geronimo Stilton I get why. Bright colours. Sharp outlines. And everyone is very distinct. The story is fun. A little young for me, but certainly appropriate for the age group. I can't believe that this is a 12-year old's brain child .... Impressive!
Very good read for kids who are at the Geronimo Stilton age group but may not want to read about mice. The girls and their peers are relatable and the "bad guys" are seen as normal people who are able to figure out the right thing to do in the end.
Very good read for kids who are at the Geronimo Stilton age group but may not want to read about mice. The girls and their peers are relatable and the "bad guys" are seen as normal people who are able to figure out the right thing to do in the end.
May 20, 2019
STEM-related series similar to Gene Luen Yang's and a mashup with Lumberjanes turns out a set of girls at Earhart Elementary who decide that fundraising for a new playground isn't really rocket science and they'll use their STEAM skills to help it along.
It's well-drawn and the characters are fun, I just wish there was actually less banter and more substance, but I'll pay attention to the series and purchase it because it's a feel good graphic novel about friendship, loyalty, and geekdom.
It's well-drawn and the characters are fun, I just wish there was actually less banter and more substance, but I'll pay attention to the series and purchase it because it's a feel good graphic novel about friendship, loyalty, and geekdom.
November 18, 2021
Miss 7 loves the Geeky Fab 5 with their interest in everything from engineering and coding, to astronomy, to music and fashion design. The first in the series has the girls fundraising for and designing a new school playground.
Miss 7 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Miss 7 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
October 3, 2018
Graphic Novel
Strong female friendship message. Encouragement for young girls in all career paths including not knowing what they want to do yet.
The five girls work together to build a new playground as the old one was closed. They develop fundraisers and encourage the whole school to join together to raise the money, design the playground and build it.
Strong female friendship message. Encouragement for young girls in all career paths including not knowing what they want to do yet.
The five girls work together to build a new playground as the old one was closed. They develop fundraisers and encourage the whole school to join together to raise the money, design the playground and build it.
November 30, 2018
Illustrations are cute and the story has really positive messages about friendship, bullying, etc., but the storyline was a little lacking. Sure, the positive messages are wonderful ones, but at times they seemed contrived, as if the story was an after-thought. The inclusion of the cat, Hubble's, thoughts was also awkward and distracting.
August 2, 2018
I'd like to thank netgalley and papercutz for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. A very cute book. While I am not the target demographic, I really enjoyed it and will most likely read the second one when it comes out at year end.
February 22, 2019
I LOVED this book! We were lucky enough to have the authors visit our school today and the kids loved it! The book totally nails all of the nuances of kids, while spreading such a positive message to girls! I can’t wait to read the others!
September 1, 2019
This was cute, but definitely more geared toward kids. I by no means am using that as an insult; I just mean I feel kids are more likely to enjoy it than parents. The art was cute and colorful, and the book had some good, empowering messages for girls in it.
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