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readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
3.0
I picked this up at the Scholastic book fair. I was pleasantly surprised to see a new graphic novel and it looked like it would be a book to pass on to the readers who enjoy BSC.
Good story about how friendships can drift apart and how you can make new friends.
I was very disappointed with the lack of diversity and different families within the book. There were some token diverse characters, none that had an impact on the main story. Maybe some of the characters came from single family homes but since there wasn't much reference to it, you don't know for sure.
I would love to see more books like this but it definitely needs different cultural and family structures represented.
Good story about how friendships can drift apart and how you can make new friends.
I was very disappointed with the lack of diversity and different families within the book. There were some token diverse characters, none that had an impact on the main story. Maybe some of the characters came from single family homes but since there wasn't much reference to it, you don't know for sure.
I would love to see more books like this but it definitely needs different cultural and family structures represented.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
3.0
I learned about this book a few months ago, probably here on Goodreads, and was intrigued to learn that American Girl has published a graphic novel. My library system doesn't own this title, but I noticed a copy on the accidental returns shelf today, and I read it on my break. I enjoyed it, but it's nothing spectacular. I would mainly recommend this book to girls who are interested in realistic graphic novels about friendships changing, but don't want to deal with the stress level involved in Shannon Hale's duo or the Terri Libenson series.
This is a very gentle, simple story, without any dramatic events, backstabbing, gossip, or crushing rejections. Aggie simply notices that she and her best friend since kindergarten are growing apart, and has to accept that her friend has new interests. She deals with her emotions about this, talks with her parents to get advice, and then makes a new friend. The story is very simple and reassuring, and is appropriate for children who are in middle school or elementary school, based on their interests and need for it.
This is a very gentle, simple story, without any dramatic events, backstabbing, gossip, or crushing rejections. Aggie simply notices that she and her best friend since kindergarten are growing apart, and has to accept that her friend has new interests. She deals with her emotions about this, talks with her parents to get advice, and then makes a new friend. The story is very simple and reassuring, and is appropriate for children who are in middle school or elementary school, based on their interests and need for it.
s_hay's review against another edition
3.0
Aggie is trying to navigate a change in her friendship with Fiona. Aggie and Fiona have been best friends since kindergarten but lately their interests have been different. Aggie is not sure if she has done something wrong and begins to worry that she may end up friendless.
Good graphic novel about dealing with a difficult situation.
Good for ages 8 and up.
Good graphic novel about dealing with a difficult situation.
Good for ages 8 and up.
raynasdad's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very nice book, for what it was. It was obviously geared for a much younger audience than I. It was full of important messages. (Friendship isn't easy; change is inevitable; etc.) Aggie's parents are almost too awesome, though I do like her dad's sense of humor. :-)
The ending seemed a bit abrupt for me, though, and the cast was not as diverse as I would expect from an American Girls graphic novel.
The ending seemed a bit abrupt for me, though, and the cast was not as diverse as I would expect from an American Girls graphic novel.
loreofthebooks's review against another edition
3.0
I read this when I had a free moment one afternoon. I thought it was a charming graphic novel, that dealt with some real issues of friendships.
Charming and adorable, I would love to see more of Aggie.
The art was also gorgeous and bright.
Charming and adorable, I would love to see more of Aggie.
The art was also gorgeous and bright.
readingwithcats's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kittykatrain's review against another edition
4.0
I miss the magazine comics. I jumped with joy when I saw this in the store.
thesunflowerreader's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so adorable! It is probably in my top ten favorite graphic novels. I would definitely reccomend it if your a fan of graphic novels.
howifeelaboutbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Cute American Girls graphic novel about how friendships change.