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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
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Raina, her mom, her sister Amara, and her brother Will take a road trip from California to Colorado to visit their relatives. The present-day narrative of sibling squabbles and awkward encounters with cousins you don't know is accompanied by flashbacks which give some insight into the current situations. I think many students would find Raina's story very relatable. Raina's family lives in a small, cramped apartment, deals with her father losing his job, and even hints at a potential divorce. By the end of the story, Raina and her sister find some common ground, and the road trip which seemed so long and boring brings them a little closer together.
The illustrations are perfect for the story. Telgemeier is able to showcase emotions and expressions in simplistic cartoon style characters and settings. I especially loved all Amara's angry faces in the flashbacks when people tried to interrupt her drawing; they're hilariously expressive.
This is a great book to get older elementary students into reading. Because it's a graphic novel, it's a pretty quick and easy read, which would be helpful to students who are having difficulties with reading.
The illustrations are perfect for the story. Telgemeier is able to showcase emotions and expressions in simplistic cartoon style characters and settings. I especially loved all Amara's angry faces in the flashbacks when people tried to interrupt her drawing; they're hilariously expressive.
This is a great book to get older elementary students into reading. Because it's a graphic novel, it's a pretty quick and easy read, which would be helpful to students who are having difficulties with reading.
Yes, I know this is for prepubescents. I read this simply to feel an ounce of nostalgia.
A splendid book. The relationship between the sisters is real--volcanic and tender by turns. I love the subtle change in the palette that signaled a flashback--so clever! It was like looking at those slightly faded, sightly-off photos one's childhood. Perfect for middle elementary and up.
I can't keep Raina's books on my shelves at the library. I hadn't read her first two, but yesterday I sat and read this at my desk and I am in love. Smile and Drama, you're up next!
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