Misfit Mansion by Kay Davault

💛 🎨Misfit Mansion by Kay Davault👻 💛

5 Stars

I really liked this! The artwork is gorgeous and the message of found family was fantastic. I think this would be a great graphic novel to read in the fall time. Thanks to my bestie Keisha for the recommendation. Don't let the monster vibe scare you away, this was perfection for me because of the beautiful message attached to it. It works because we have themes of friendship, family and standing up for others when they may look different. I also felt very attached to the characters. 

Content: No language or graphic content in my opinion. There are some mentions of supernatural things but it was very whimsical to me and lighthearted. A couple of moments with 1 character that appear "somewhat scary" but nothing explicit or gory to me. 

I am looking forward to the next one soon! I have it borrowed from the library.

Amazon: https://link.amazon/B072P7epp

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Book Reviews Graphic Novel Wrap Up for Let's Get Graphic Readathon

 

Recently, the Let's Get Graphic 24 hour readathon happened hosted by these ladies:

https://www.youtube.com/@GwendolynKensinger
https://www.youtube.com/@ABookLikeYou
https://www.youtube.com/@Julesbooksandthings

It was to read Graphic Novels for 24 hours in early March and I managed to get a few read!

Thought I would list all of them in one blog post:

1. Pawcasso  - Remy Lai - 4 Stars

Y'ALL THIS WAS THE MOST ADORABLE GRAPHIC NOVEL! All about a girl and her dog, but much more than that. Some great themes of friendship, kindness, community. So funny too, lots of good laughs. I needed a good laugh and this hit right at the perfect time. A good rec from my friend! :) Also, the artwork is the best! Not a lot to say, but it's just a sweet, wholesome graphic novel book.

2. Millie of the Manor - Katrina Evans and Andrea Bell - 5 Stars 

Absolutely amazing. It really is like "Clue meets the baby sitters club". A great graphic novel story about friendship, social anxiety and working through the hard moments in between. Amy goes to therapy to learn ways to cope with her social anxiety. She gets invited to a murder-mystery game party, makes new friends and the rest is history. I have always had somewhat of social anxiety that I have to "mask" in a way at work and in new social situations due to some struggles I have in my ADHD. This was relatable for me for sure, especially to little Amanda.

The murder mystery was so fun, I love they did it as a party! The artwork in this and the COLORS are beautiful! Well done!

3. How to Talk to You Succulent - Zoe Persico

MY HEART AND NOW I'M SOBBBBING! This was a look inside a little girl's grief after losing her mother, who loved plants. She goes to her Grandmas with her Dad after her mother passes and starts a new journey. She makes a new friend and realizes she can talk to plants just like her Mama could. Lots of memories, hard times, loneliness and grief. It was a hard journey for her, but she had hope in the end for the way her life was now. I am not a plant girly, but if you are, this is a good one. Just be aware of it as a heavier read. Glad I read this one for sure.

*Content: Grief from loss of mother, 1 to 2 mentions of "oh my god" or "oh god"

Book Links from Amazon: (I read mine through Libby though, check your library!)

1. Pawcasso: https://amzn.to/3N6ot8E

2. Millie of the Manor: https://amzn.to/3PGA8vs

3. How to Talk to Your Succulent: https://amzn.to/3NEWH38

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Mary Anne Saves the Day by Ann M. Martin

Mary Anne Saves the Day by Ann M. Martin
Book #3 in the Baby Sitters Club Graphic Novel Series

5 Stars

This was great! A favorite. I love Mary Anne and Dawn being a new girl to the group. Love seeing Mary Anne step up to her Dad and let him know how she was feeling and the stuff the girls uncovered from her Dad and Dawn's mom - super sweet. The Baby-sitter club girls got into a huge fight so Mary Ann eats alone in the cafeteria and finds a new friend in Dawn.

Mary Anne's mama passing away when she was little and her father as a single father is a great layer that many kids could relate to. 

This is all about a shy girl who saves the day -- and shows kids how important it is to forgive, apologize and help others. We also saw an emergency arise and how the kids handled it was great.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7410440008
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FBBOl1
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The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel - Ann M. Martin

 

The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel - Ann M. Martin - Book 1 (4 Stars)

What a fun middle grade graphic novel! I loved this. Very nostalgic for me. I love this adaptation with the things of the times like writing in journals back and forth and the corded home phones. I love how the characters work through problems together and apologize when they have a disagreement.

This shows also what each girl is going through directly in their own personal lives at home and how they are processing through it all together. It wasn't just about the baby sitter's club, which I liked learning about each girl and their own lives. Great themes of friendship and family.

So cute and I can't wait to get to the next one.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJ4zaM

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Ember and the Island of the Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment

                                Ember and the Island of the Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment

3.5 Stars Really cute graphic novel!

This has some really cute illustrations and facts about different creatures! Fitting in can be hard for a tiny boy like Ember, living along in the city of giants. One day, he meets a kindly sea turtle, Lua, who escorts him across the ocean to a school for little creatures on this fun, adventurous island.

Ember starts to make friends, even though at first they really aren't interested in being friends. He struggles to adapt but as things would have it, the island may have an otherworldly mystery itself that Ember starts to uncover....

Overall, I enjoyed this and the themes of friendship and starting anew in a fresh place and just being who you are!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/43MJvwL

Star Knights by Kay Davault

 

Star Knights - Kay Davault - 5 Stars 

First of all, let me start by saying how much I love the colors and illustration art in this graphic novel - absolutely beautiful. I am so glad I read this as I don't read a ton of graphic novels right now but want to try and dip my toes into reading some this year and this one was a HIT! 

This is about a simple frog who wants to become a legendary knight and he finds himself on this unexpected magical journey. The characters in this are so much fun and the sweet themes of being true to yourself and the importance of friendship - so great. 

Highly recommend. 

Content for parents since this is technically a middle grade story: There are mentions of spirits, some mild fights/magic, and one character who is a witch but it wasn't anything I was uncomfortable with personally. It was just part of the fantasy world/story to me. Just want to mention for parents who may want a content note if needed.

Goodreads Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6310196424
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3x1xNC4

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