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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
⭐ 4.4/5
this is such a beautifully written and illustrated graphic novel.
this is such a beautifully written and illustrated graphic novel.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Yu’er and her grandpa living in a neighborhood called a hutong in Beijing, China. Throughout these four stories, you get a sense of their life and what living in Beijing might be like. Each of these stories has a sense of the magical about it, like when Yu’er is training for the Special Olympics in swimming and ends up flying. My favorite story is the last one, in which a grumpy painter slowly comes out of his shell after bonding with Yu’er about art. Jun’s illustrations are somewhere between an American cartoon style and manga and are a joy to look at. I especially enjoyed seeing when the eyes changed from full view to hidden, and I smiled every time Yu’er’s grandpa was on the page. This book was also a Batchelder Honor in 2019.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
نقاشیهاش و داستانش واقعا جادویی بودن. خوندنش لذتبخش بود.
Four short stories about a granddaughter and grandfather. The art work is gorgeous, the stories are heartwarming and funny. I loved it.
Magical elements and authentic Chinese cultural details make this book a fun and fascinating read!
Four sweet stories with wonderful drawings. Everyday wonder includes a touch of magic realism. Delightful discovery on my library's Comics Plus app.
Je crois que c'est la première fois que je suis autant absorbée par les dessins, et en plus il y avait une histoire de poste et de timbres alors là il m'en faut pas plus
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism