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brittster622's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute graphic novel full of adventure. The illustrations were nice because they look almost crayon drawn, which is appropriate because most of the story was "written" by the characters in the story. The part that was not created by an in story character has a different illustration that does not look hand drawn, which is also a nice touch. The story was fun and exciting and I think a lot of kids will like it.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Drew and Jot: Dueling Doodles' with art and story by Art Baltazar is a fun graphic novel for younger readers.
Andrew loves to draw. His favorite is a superhero named Drew. When he goes to a new school, he meets another kid named Foz who also likes to draw. These two become drawing buddies as their stories weave between sketchbooks. When Drew's little sister gets in to the act, the stories become even crazier.
I really liked this story about how fun creativity can be. The story that Drew, Foz, and Patsy create is illustrated in a style that almost looks like crayons. The art is as fun and outrageous as the story. This would be a fun read for young artists.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Andrew loves to draw. His favorite is a superhero named Drew. When he goes to a new school, he meets another kid named Foz who also likes to draw. These two become drawing buddies as their stories weave between sketchbooks. When Drew's little sister gets in to the act, the stories become even crazier.
I really liked this story about how fun creativity can be. The story that Drew, Foz, and Patsy create is illustrated in a style that almost looks like crayons. The art is as fun and outrageous as the story. This would be a fun read for young artists.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Drew And Jot: Dueling Doodles is the first volume of a new series by Art Baltazar. Due out 7th Jan 2020 from Kaboom!, it's 208 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
The author / artist has a number of long running comics series and although comparisons with Dav Pilkey's work are inevitable, I submit that Drew and Jot are bringing their own energy to the game and are worthy on their own merits.
I really enjoyed the story-within-the-story trope and it works very well here. I love the spontaneity of the story line. Protagonist 5th grader new kid Andrew meets a friend his first day at school who is also into drawing and making up superhero stories and they trade sketch books to create crossovers featuring each other's superhero/supervillain. The fast moving action and appealing art will certainly prompt readers to pick up their own pencils and paper and start creating (and that's a wonderful thing).
This would make a great selection for school or classroom libraries, as inspiration for a maker group, or a superlative gift for a young artist or reader, possibly bundled with some drawing materials to do their own stories.
Beautifully written and full of energy, this is a great read. I enjoyed it loads. Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Drew And Jot: Dueling Doodles is the first volume of a new series by Art Baltazar. Due out 7th Jan 2020 from Kaboom!, it's 208 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
The author / artist has a number of long running comics series and although comparisons with Dav Pilkey's work are inevitable, I submit that Drew and Jot are bringing their own energy to the game and are worthy on their own merits.
I really enjoyed the story-within-the-story trope and it works very well here. I love the spontaneity of the story line. Protagonist 5th grader new kid Andrew meets a friend his first day at school who is also into drawing and making up superhero stories and they trade sketch books to create crossovers featuring each other's superhero/supervillain. The fast moving action and appealing art will certainly prompt readers to pick up their own pencils and paper and start creating (and that's a wonderful thing).
This would make a great selection for school or classroom libraries, as inspiration for a maker group, or a superlative gift for a young artist or reader, possibly bundled with some drawing materials to do their own stories.
Beautifully written and full of energy, this is a great read. I enjoyed it loads. Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
nicolelynnreads's review against another edition
5.0
This one was a lot of fun! Loved the characters & humor. Super easy read & I can definitely see it as a popular title among fans of Dogman. The illustrations were colorful & the dialogue easy to read & comprehend. I read it super fast so I know some kids might blow through it, but I think it will also be good for reluctant readers. I found it super entertaining and it kept my attention throughout the storyline. I got a kick out of the monsters, too. Looking forward to any possible follow ups!
hough_is_tough's review against another edition
4.0
Andrew is starting 5th grade at a brand new school and is anxious about making new friends. When he pulls out his sketch book to work on his comic, he makes quick friends with Foz, another boy in class whom enjoys drawing comics. They decide to write a crossover story and things just get crazy from there. With flying dogs, poop monsters, and talking horses... the craziness has just begun!
I really enjoyed this book and I see younger elementary kids going wild for it. The illustrations reminded me of Narwhal and Jelly - bright, vibrant colors that are reminiscent of kid drawings - and it had some amazing vocabulary. This is one I will definitely be recommending to early elementary students.
I really enjoyed this book and I see younger elementary kids going wild for it. The illustrations reminded me of Narwhal and Jelly - bright, vibrant colors that are reminiscent of kid drawings - and it had some amazing vocabulary. This is one I will definitely be recommending to early elementary students.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
This is the story of two boys who bond over creating a comic book or graphic novel together They both draw, and coincidentally they like to draw comic books.
And then Andrew's little sister find the notebook, and continues in their journey in fighting the bad guy.
A good time is had by all. Fun little story written as though these three kids wrote it.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
And then Andrew's little sister find the notebook, and continues in their journey in fighting the bad guy.
A good time is had by all. Fun little story written as though these three kids wrote it.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
jbrooxd's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun - a fun idea and a fun execution. Super heroes, storytelling, art, monsters - and siblings who get along rather than fight. The sister seems older than her stated age, but otherwise this was a ton of fun.
samanthapearl's review against another edition
5.0
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
When Drew goes to school for his first day of fifth grade he has no friends. He's nervous even though his mom assures him that he will make friends in no time at all. Mom knows best, so of course she's right. Drew meets a kid named Foz and the two become instant friends, bonding over their love of drawings. It turns out both boys love drawing and each have a special character they've created. They decide to do a collaboration comic strip with their characters and all sorts of crazy fun things happen. With cool new creations and an interference from a little sister, the two enjoy the comic adventure of their lives.
This was such an adorable graphic novel. Aimed at middle grade children, the concept was kept simple but very entertaining. It was is much fun to read even for an adult. The pictures in it were bright, colorful and eye catching. I really think my daughter would love this book, especially the monsters. I can't wait until the release of this book so I can grab her a physical copy. Also, I can't wait to read other books by the author. I recommend this to any middle grade kid, or even younger if someone is able to read it to them.
Buzzwords:
Doodles Superheroes New Friends Little Sisters Monsters
When Drew goes to school for his first day of fifth grade he has no friends. He's nervous even though his mom assures him that he will make friends in no time at all. Mom knows best, so of course she's right. Drew meets a kid named Foz and the two become instant friends, bonding over their love of drawings. It turns out both boys love drawing and each have a special character they've created. They decide to do a collaboration comic strip with their characters and all sorts of crazy fun things happen. With cool new creations and an interference from a little sister, the two enjoy the comic adventure of their lives.
This was such an adorable graphic novel. Aimed at middle grade children, the concept was kept simple but very entertaining. It was is much fun to read even for an adult. The pictures in it were bright, colorful and eye catching. I really think my daughter would love this book, especially the monsters. I can't wait until the release of this book so I can grab her a physical copy. Also, I can't wait to read other books by the author. I recommend this to any middle grade kid, or even younger if someone is able to read it to them.
Buzzwords:
Doodles Superheroes New Friends Little Sisters Monsters
nhercules's review against another edition
5.0
Great comic book crossover concept for kids. Loved it!