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lkstrohecker's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kawarwick's review
5.0
I loved the story and the pictures were awesome. Can’t wait for their next adventure.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
5.0
A retelling of Don Quixote by Rey Terciero and @monicam_art
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Lucia Castillo grew up learning how to be a knight from her abuelo. Now that he’s passed away, she’s even more determined to train for knighthood, but her mom is getting frustrated with her antics. Together with her BFF, Sandro, they discover the mayor isn’t who he says he is. After finding her abuelo’s magical helmet Lucia can finally see the magic he talked about to her growing up. Even when the entire town turns on her, can Lucia save the day?
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2023 is going to be Rex Ogle’s year. I can’t believe the amount of graphic novels he has releasing and how amazing each and every one of them is. The author’s note at the end, especially, shares why Latinx representation is so important. This MG graphic novel takes place in Laredo, TX and puts Latinx characters at the center of a hero’s quest—something we need to see more of in literature. I can’t wait for this title to release September 5!
CW: death of a grandparent (off page), immigration issues, bullying, violence, homophobia, misogyny
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Lucia Castillo grew up learning how to be a knight from her abuelo. Now that he’s passed away, she’s even more determined to train for knighthood, but her mom is getting frustrated with her antics. Together with her BFF, Sandro, they discover the mayor isn’t who he says he is. After finding her abuelo’s magical helmet Lucia can finally see the magic he talked about to her growing up. Even when the entire town turns on her, can Lucia save the day?
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2023 is going to be Rex Ogle’s year. I can’t believe the amount of graphic novels he has releasing and how amazing each and every one of them is. The author’s note at the end, especially, shares why Latinx representation is so important. This MG graphic novel takes place in Laredo, TX and puts Latinx characters at the center of a hero’s quest—something we need to see more of in literature. I can’t wait for this title to release September 5!
CW: death of a grandparent (off page), immigration issues, bullying, violence, homophobia, misogyny
naomiysl's review
5.0
In the end, her family believes her!!! I loved this for its depiction of don Quixote as a real magical lineage rather than a fool, and then I adored it for the validating ending.
zbrarian's review
5.0
I absolutely LOVED this graphic novel retelling of Don Quixote. Girl Knight, her trusted best friend (and Ballerino) by her side, fighting against monsters that no one can see but her. Fighting for her family and what she believes in, when no one else believes her. They all think they are crazy like her late Abuelo. I really liked learning about all the monsters of Mexican lore. The author includes pages explaining each one’s background, along with incredible illustrations. The illustrations for this GN were beautiful. I really liked how she was able to shift from the regular world to the supernatural with bright vibrant colors. I hope there’s another one in this series. Kids are going to scoop this one up!
z_brarian's review
5.0
I absolutely LOVED this graphic novel retelling of Don Quixote. Girl Knight, her trusted best friend (and Ballerino) by her side, fighting against monsters that no one can see but her. Fighting for her family and what she believes in, when no one else believes her. They all think they are crazy like her late Abuelo. I really liked learning about all the monsters of Mexican lore. The author includes pages explaining each one’s background, along with incredible illustrations. The illustrations for this GN were beautiful. I really liked how she was able to shift from the regular world to the supernatural with bright vibrant colors. I hope there’s another one in this series. Kids are going to scoop this one up!
thenextgenlib's review
5.0
A retelling of Don Quixote by Rey Terciero and @monicam_art
⚔️
Lucia Castillo grew up learning how to be a knight from her abuelo. Now that he’s passed away, she’s even more determined to train for knighthood, but her mom is getting frustrated with her antics. Together with her BFF, Sandro, they discover the mayor isn’t who he says he is. After finding her abuelo’s magical helmet Lucia can finally see the magic he talked about to her growing up. Even when the entire town turns on her, can Lucia save the day?
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2023 is going to be Rex Ogle’s year. I can’t believe the amount of graphic novels he has releasing and how amazing each and every one of them is. The author’s note at the end, especially, shares why Latinx representation is so important. This MG graphic novel takes place in Laredo, TX and puts Latinx characters at the center of a hero’s quest—something we need to see more of in literature. I can’t wait for this title to release September 5!
CW: death of a grandparent (off page), immigration issues, bullying, violence, homophobia, misogyny
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Lucia Castillo grew up learning how to be a knight from her abuelo. Now that he’s passed away, she’s even more determined to train for knighthood, but her mom is getting frustrated with her antics. Together with her BFF, Sandro, they discover the mayor isn’t who he says he is. After finding her abuelo’s magical helmet Lucia can finally see the magic he talked about to her growing up. Even when the entire town turns on her, can Lucia save the day?
⚔️
2023 is going to be Rex Ogle’s year. I can’t believe the amount of graphic novels he has releasing and how amazing each and every one of them is. The author’s note at the end, especially, shares why Latinx representation is so important. This MG graphic novel takes place in Laredo, TX and puts Latinx characters at the center of a hero’s quest—something we need to see more of in literature. I can’t wait for this title to release September 5!
CW: death of a grandparent (off page), immigration issues, bullying, violence, homophobia, misogyny
mpplys's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
+ Lucia is a likeable strong female character who sees what her grandfather could see and wants to save the world.
thatsoneforthebooks's review
5.0
✨ Review ✨ Doña Quixote: Rise of the Knight by Rey Terciero; Illustrated by Monica M. Magaña
Inspired by the classic Don Quixote, this middle grades graphic novel follows Lucia, a girl in a small Texas town, mourning the loss of her beloved abuelo. Most of the town thought her abuelo was kind of weird, dressing up as a knight and chasing monsters. When Lucia puts on her helmet and realizes she too can see monsters, she starts off on quests to battle evil in her town.
The illustrations are gorgeous and the book does a really lovely job at incorporating Spanish language phrases and traditional Mexican & Aztec folklore with creatures like a chupacabra, nagual, duendes, and more! The pages are so colorful, and I especially loved the ones that came alive with color and magic behind the mask!
This beautiful book was a blast to read with my 10yo, and I loved the representation of difficult topics (immigration, power and the working-class , etc.) on the pages.
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Inspired by the classic Don Quixote, this middle grades graphic novel follows Lucia, a girl in a small Texas town, mourning the loss of her beloved abuelo. Most of the town thought her abuelo was kind of weird, dressing up as a knight and chasing monsters. When Lucia puts on her helmet and realizes she too can see monsters, she starts off on quests to battle evil in her town.
The illustrations are gorgeous and the book does a really lovely job at incorporating Spanish language phrases and traditional Mexican & Aztec folklore with creatures like a chupacabra, nagual, duendes, and more! The pages are so colorful, and I especially loved the ones that came alive with color and magic behind the mask!
This beautiful book was a blast to read with my 10yo, and I loved the representation of difficult topics (immigration, power and the working-class , etc.) on the pages.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
katischr's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-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
A very sweet retelling of Don Quixote! I really enjoyed the inclusion of Mesoamerican mythology! It was a little sad though because most of the story is a mom bullying her autistic kid 😭 the ending when Abuelo comes back to help her in the final battle DEFINITELY made me cry a lil
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying