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bibliobrandie's review against another edition
3.0
I picked this book up because the cover says, “Yet another troll-fighting 11-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl." Naturally I had to see what that was all about. It's a tale of an 11-year old Orthodox Jewish girl who wants to be a dragon slayer. And she knits! It was fun and full of adventure.
fernakat's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
trevoryan's review against another edition
4.0
A great series with a hilariously unique premise. The computer-y art does leave me wanting, though.
theseventhl's review against another edition
4.0
A charming graphic with a strong-willed female protagonist that combines elements of epic fantasy with aspects of the Orthodox Jewish lifestyle which makes for a fascinating and fun read. Mirka is my favorite kind of heroine: clever and outspoken who ends up solving problems her own way.
bickie's review against another edition
3.0
Mirka, one of several children in an Orthodox Jewish family, is less interested in knitting and homemaking arts than in developing the skills to slay dragons. Despite there being no known dragons in Hereville, where she lives. She does end up meeting a witch and battling a troll, after which she reconsiders her rash actions. It's great to see a graphic novel filled with Yiddish terms (defined at the bottom of each page on which they are used for the non-fluent) and one which shows an Orthodox Jewish family as they are rather than as representatives of something larger. It's a story that happens to take place in this cultural environment, but it is easy to relate to Mirka no matter what culture you come from.
I am curious that this book is marketed so heavily to middle grades. I think it is appropriate for 3rd graders and up.
I am curious that this book is marketed so heavily to middle grades. I think it is appropriate for 3rd graders and up.
johnnymacaroni's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this! It's been sort of making the rounds of staff at the library. I thought it was interesting, clever and funny... and scary/suspenseful in the way that makes you want to keep reading and see what happens!
cdaetwyler's review against another edition
4.0
This was delightful! A swift read, well-paced, straightforward enough for kids but with plenty of complexities and fun details for others. I definitely recommend it.
And remember, trolls can guard some truly fantastic treasures.
And remember, trolls can guard some truly fantastic treasures.
jwinchell's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I'm glad Mirka is a series because she's a super cool Orthodox Jewish tween heroine. Mirka doesn't mess around! She's out to make tradition work for her, which causes trouble and makes her super cool. The resolution to this story felt rushed, but the fantastical story was fun.
I think this would be a good RA rec to readers who liked Anya's Ghost.
I'm glad Mirka is a series because she's a super cool Orthodox Jewish tween heroine. Mirka doesn't mess around! She's out to make tradition work for her, which causes trouble and makes her super cool. The resolution to this story felt rushed, but the fantastical story was fun.
I think this would be a good RA rec to readers who liked Anya's Ghost.