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All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson
Publication Date: September 5th 2017
Details: Hardcover, 248 pages
Publisher: Dial Books
Source: Won a copy from Goodreads.
Victoria Jamieson:
Twitter | Goodreads
Buy All’s Faire in Middle School:
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The author of Roller Girl is back with a graphic novel about starting middle school, surviving your embarrassing family, and the Renaissance Faire.
Eleven-year-old Imogene (Impy) has grown up with two parents working at the Renaissance Faire, and she’s eager to begin her own training as a squire. First, though, she’ll need to prove her bravery. Luckily Impy has just the quest in mind–she’ll go to public school after a life of being homeschooled! But it’s not easy to act like a noble knight-in-training in middle school. Impy falls in with a group of girls who seem really nice (until they don’t) and starts to be embarrassed of her thrift shop apparel, her family’s unusual lifestyle, and their small, messy apartment. Impy has always thought of herself as a heroic knight, but when she does something really mean in order to fit in, she begins to wonder whether she might be more of a dragon after all.
I was so happy when I found out I won a copy of this on Goodreads. It sounded like something I would like and I couldn’t wait to read it. Even though I pretty much knew I would enjoy it, I didn’t realize just how much I would. I absolutely loved it.
I loved the fact that Impys parents worked at a Renaissance Faire. I have wanted to go to one since I was kid, but we just don’t have them around where I live. So to be able to read about it was so much fun.
The characters were all so real and believable. The way Impy reacted to being bullied was realistic. Felix was adorable and Cussie was hilarious.
I just couldn’t put this graphic novel down. I couldn’t get enough and I can promise you I will be reading this one again. I will also be picking up Roller Girl as soon as possible.
5 out of 5 stars
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Lint Boy by Aileen Leijten
Publication Date: June 27th 2017
Details: Hardcover, 128 pages
Publisher: Clarion Books
Source: Won a copy from Goodreads
Aileen Leijten:
Website | Twitter | Goodreads
Buy Lint Boy:
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Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy—until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost dolls to vanquish the villain and save his brother?This magical story is showcased in the stunning full-color art of this young graphic novel. A gently gothic, age-appropriate blend of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton, Lint Boy is a compelling tale of good vs. evil that will leave readers spellbound.
I won a copy of this book from Goodreads and when I got it my parents looked at me weird. I’m not sure why they were surprised that this is something I would want to read, since I read pretty much anything and everything I can get my hands on. Not to mention this actually sounded like a good story. But for some reason they were shocked and it kind of confused me. I’m so glad I entered and that I won because I really enjoyed this graphic novel.
I thought the story and the illustrations were both amazing. While reading I was so sucked in that at one point my dad asked me what was wrong because I guess I looked upset or something. I just started ranting about how mean Mrs. PinchnSqueeze is and then went back to reading.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Lint Boy and I might just have to get a finished copy to have on my shelves for when my cousins kids come over. Or for myself. 🙂
4 out of 5 stars
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Since I got sick pretty much right after Christmas, I couldn’t get this post up sooner. So here it is, the amazing books that I received from my incredible family.
The Tree Reader 