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readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
In this almost wordless early graphic novel, we meet Grace - someone who looks to be quiet and has a special bond with the class pet, a guinea pig named Gus. Grace sneaks out at night and does a variety of street jobs to make money so the class can buy a buddy for Gus. There are so many cameos and other little touches within the scenery that adults will recognize. Young readers will be caught up in the story and will like seeing all that Grace does to earn money.
stenaros's review against another edition
4.0
Grace sneaks out of the house one night to raise some money to support Gus, the class pet. Over the course of the night, Grace partakes in a number of money-raising activities.
I loved Grace's various money making schemes and I would have been very excited to read this book as a young child. The illustrations are fun, there's Grace, who is appealing, and there are many details in the illustrations to look at such as headlines, signs and such.
As an "exact words" sort of person I was vaguely troubled trying to figure out if this was a real thing or some sort of extended dream fantasy sequence. But the book itself was so delightful that part doesn't matter much.
I loved Grace's various money making schemes and I would have been very excited to read this book as a young child. The illustrations are fun, there's Grace, who is appealing, and there are many details in the illustrations to look at such as headlines, signs and such.
As an "exact words" sort of person I was vaguely troubled trying to figure out if this was a real thing or some sort of extended dream fantasy sequence. But the book itself was so delightful that part doesn't matter much.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
3.0
Look carefully at the illustrations, you might recognize someone 😁
katlogbrenn's review against another edition
2.0
Minimally worded graphic picture book in which a girl sneaks out at night to raise money in the subway and Central Park.
briface's review against another edition
4.0
Almost wordless graphic novel for kids. I love it when books have no word the art has to work so much harder. Fun hidden details, although I could have done without the Trump like person on the subway, barf.
jillcd's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting. The illustrations include some famous “characters.”
molliekay's review against another edition
1.0
I'm really disappointed in this book. I love guinea pigs and they're supposed to come in pairs. I get that Bliss was making inside jokes and wanted to include famous New Yorkers. But holy cow was it a bad idea to include two known sex offenders as people cheering Grace on. This story would have been much better without the Easter eggs. Just one more example that it takes more than people think to write quality children's books.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
I appreciate the message, but found it odd (or perhaps disturbing) that an elementary student could sneak out of her house and spend the night in NYC making money.