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Long Distance by Whitney Gardner

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holdenkillfield's review against another edition

4.0

This book charmed me. The dialogue, the characters, and the story are just charming. Whitney Gardner is an author and illustrator I will be auto-buying from as they have created not only one but two great graphic novels that feel fresh and genuine about the portrayal of adolescents. Specifically, the growing pains of being comfortable with oneself, developing confidence, and just figuring out how to make friends are just as tricky for an adult as it is for a pre-teen. I enjoyed the positive spotlight on STEM, showcasing that not only girls can get down with it, but showcasing a diverse cast of characters. Overall, this story was funny and well-rounded.

christiana's review against another edition

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3.0

Mostly fine, but tied up in a quick, unexpected way with a side of Stockholm syndrome.

emyjo's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

awesome_archaeology's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-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

4.0

This graphic novel offered a very cute story with some great messages about friendship. I loved the fact that this book included some sections with information on astronomy and geology.

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dreaming_book_witch's review against another edition

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4.0

Another Blue Hen Nomination! This was a cute story. I absolutely loved the message on friendship and long distance friendships. The story itself took a crazy left turn I hadn’t really been expecting, but still was quirky and fun. This is a nice middle grade read and I think kids would definitely enjoy it!

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5.0

This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction

When Vega moves, she finds that holding onto long-distance friendships can be tricky and making new friends even more so. So, her parents send her off to a camp that’s specifically designed to help kids make friends. Once Vega gets there, though, she finds that the camp is just a little … off. She can’t figure out exactly what’s wrong, but things just aren’t adding up there. Since Vega is an astronomy buff, the graphic novel has some interesting facts woven throughout. The art style is vibrant and colorful, and the element of mystery keeps you guessing. I love the surprise outcome to the mystery and the way it ties in to earlier elements of the book. I’m planning to pass this graphic novel along to my son, because I know he’ll love it!

***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***