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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Refreshing! Friendship drama that gets resolved quickly, teachers who actually care, and quirky humor every step of the way.

I’m loving the increased awareness of dyscalculia. A few years ago, I had never heard of it, but I’m glad some kid will feel seen with this.

Loved the artwork too!

and a class president named Bree :) that just made my day

Superman: the Harvests of Youth by Sina Grace

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hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I really enjoyed the portrayal of a modern day Clark Kent. How his uprightness would definitely turn some people off. And how there's balance to overly mothering someone as opposed to being there for them.

The storyline tried to zero in on how some men are swayed into incel/manosphere/redpill "they're owed happiness" rhetoric. I find it difficult to extend sympathy to these types due to the harm caused, but this story takes a more understanding approach to this/them.

Ultimately, I like that Clark's superpowers played a background role. The power of community and doing the right thing.

Halfway There: A Graphic Memoir of Self-Discovery by Christine Mari

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

5.0

Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

The artwork in this book is super cute!

I think this book will really appeal to kids who struggle in any area of school, whether dyslexic or not. Sometimes, students have to learn in a different way, and that's okay. A different method doesn't make anyone dumb and shouldn't be a cause for shame.

But unfortunately, it felt more like a non-fiction, edutainment book than an actual story.

Afternoon on the Amazon Graphic Novel by Mary Pope Osborne

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced