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Oct 25, 2018
Nadine in NY Jones
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Completely adorable.
Not sure why I didn't read this sooner--YA graphic novel about theater kids seems like it should be an obvious pick for me. I think maybe I felt like I'd already read it, since I'd heard so much about it? (And lived it.) But I finally read it for real and found it very charming. If this book had been around when I was in junior high I think I would have looved it and been so excited to see a book about all the backstage ~drama~, as opposed to focusing on the performers. Also, of course, it was g
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A sweet YA graphic novel about the stage crew at a middle school. It rang absolutely true and would be a great recommendation for readers who aren't usually into graphic novels (or who are, too).
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Usually junior high/high school teen angst romance turmoils grate on me a bit, especially in graphic novel format. However, Drama redeems itself on multiple levels. First of all, it's lovely to look at. The artwork is so sleek and crisp and readable and not too squishy but cute. Second, I love how the story centers on a stage production and shows young students working on set design, costumes, lighting, acting, and all the planning and rehearsing that entails. Lovely making things examples! Fina
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Sweet, wonderful, funny, excellent. 4.5 stars? I loved Callie and her entire group. Except Matt, who appears to be learning the ways of The Nice Guy, and I wasn't thrilled with his resolution.
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I'm so glad my 5th grader asked me to read Raina Telgemeier's books with her. They're such emotionally vulnerable explorations of middle-school experiences. Just absolutely fantastic books. Highly recommend.
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Love the full color art and theatrical theme. A definite hit for fans of SMILE.
The art is GORGEOUS.
Captures the drama of middle school perfectly. I loved that the main characters are crew members, not just actors. So many times the crew is not recognized for being an integral part of any production. Can't wait to see what Telgemeier comes up with next!
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