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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
I received a review copy free of charge through Netgalley
Rep: latinx, chronically ill/disabled (MS), black, queer (implied)
This was a great look into Harriet's life, but I wish it was longer.
The art was cute and it carried the story, adding depth and a more intimate touch. The best way I can describe the drawing style is soft; the colour palette on each page is limited and the characters' bodies are realistic.
Harriet's family is latinx and her neighbour Pearl is black. As their relationship develop we learn about Pearl's son's disability and it makes a great start for discussions about medical racism. Harriet's disability is part of her daily life and her symptoms are normalized; she knows she deserves love and friendship, not regardless of her disability, but as a whole disabled person.
The main reason why I wish the book was longer (or had a sequel) is that we see that Harriet has a crush on a girl. The strength of the art work shines again as we are able to see that she is starting to question her sexuality even if it isn't addressed in the larger story. I appreciate the representation we do get because this is still a book that children from homophobic families would be allowed to pick up.
I can't wait to pick up more by this author and I will request for my library to buy it.
Rep: latinx, chronically ill/disabled (MS), black, queer (implied)
This was a great look into Harriet's life, but I wish it was longer.
The art was cute and it carried the story, adding depth and a more intimate touch. The best way I can describe the drawing style is soft; the colour palette on each page is limited and the characters' bodies are realistic.
Harriet's family is latinx and her neighbour Pearl is black. As their relationship develop we learn about Pearl's son's disability and it makes a great start for discussions about medical racism. Harriet's disability is part of her daily life and her symptoms are normalized; she knows she deserves love and friendship, not regardless of her disability, but as a whole disabled person.
The main reason why I wish the book was longer (or had a sequel) is that we see that Harriet has a crush on a girl. The strength of the art work shines again as we are able to see that she is starting to question her sexuality even if it isn't addressed in the larger story. I appreciate the representation we do get because this is still a book that children from homophobic families would be allowed to pick up.
I can't wait to pick up more by this author and I will request for my library to buy it.
Sincerely, Harriet is an honest look at the struggles of being not only a teenager, but a teenager with a chronic illness. Harriet is trying to adjust to her new life in Chicago but with her parent's busy schedules, it's turning out to be a very lonely time for Harriet. When Harriet's neighbor Pearl asks for her help in a project for her grandson, Harriet learns her son Nicholas contracted polio as a child. Looking for someone to understand what she's going through, Harriet begins to write Nicholas letters. When Harriet is finally forced to come clean to her parents about her returning symptoms and her fears of making new friends, it allows everyone the chance to come together.
I loved the representation in this book-Harriet is dealing with all the typical teen stuff plus her illness. I really loved that her mom works at a garage and her dad is a nurse-not the other way around. The photo album at the end was really fun and I loved the pictures of the parents as rockers. Excellent story, beautiful artwork- I can't wait to order this for the Library.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I loved the representation in this book-Harriet is dealing with all the typical teen stuff plus her illness. I really loved that her mom works at a garage and her dad is a nurse-not the other way around. The photo album at the end was really fun and I loved the pictures of the parents as rockers. Excellent story, beautiful artwork- I can't wait to order this for the Library.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Sweet, gentle story of the awkward and awful stage of early teenagehood. I liked the inclusion of invisible disability and how it can be really isolating.
A good graphic novel for middle grade about moving to a new place and having an inisible disability.
There are many things that I adored from this story.; it features a young Latinx girl with MS (multiple sclerosis), the art is beautiful and the story so heartwarming. Harriet moves to a new city with her family and her heartbreak, her loneliness, her fears just go beyond the paper. Her parents work all day and although they are very supportive and loving, she still feels so out of place. Then she meets her neighbor, an old lady with thousands of books and stories to share.
The ending is so hopeful and I'm going to cry again. Such a wonderful story.
The ending is so hopeful and I'm going to cry again. Such a wonderful story.
Mini review:
Trigger warning: None that I can think off. If any come to mind please leave it in the comments.
This was read for The Dream Thieves: Badass Broads.
I received this E-ARC via Lerner Publishing Group and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Sincerely Harriet was recommended to me on Netgalley based on my previous requests. I didn't know much about it. It looked nice so I requested it. I'm happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Sincerely Harriet addresses MS and polio while taking place in the 1990's. Harriet is struggling with her families move to Chicago. It's still summer so she hasn't had a chance to make any friends. Whilst her old friends are back home. Upon the advice of Pearl, Harriet began's writing her experience's.
This was so cute! I loved all the issues it tackled in a graphic novel format! Harriet was a joy to read about as were the other characters. I also loved how classic's such as The Secret Garden were integrated. There is also a large focus on family which was done so well.
I highly recommend everyone read this!
Trigger warning: None that I can think off. If any come to mind please leave it in the comments.
This was read for The Dream Thieves: Badass Broads.
I received this E-ARC via Lerner Publishing Group and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Sincerely Harriet was recommended to me on Netgalley based on my previous requests. I didn't know much about it. It looked nice so I requested it. I'm happy to say that I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Sincerely Harriet addresses MS and polio while taking place in the 1990's. Harriet is struggling with her families move to Chicago. It's still summer so she hasn't had a chance to make any friends. Whilst her old friends are back home. Upon the advice of Pearl, Harriet began's writing her experience's.
This was so cute! I loved all the issues it tackled in a graphic novel format! Harriet was a joy to read about as were the other characters. I also loved how classic's such as The Secret Garden were integrated. There is also a large focus on family which was done so well.
I highly recommend everyone read this!
3.75 Light read, lots of interesting aspect to discuss - Auntie gift buying guide - good choice. Late elementary/middle school
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Harriet is an imaginative 13 year old living with a chronic illness. She had few friends before her family moved closer to medical professionals specializing in MS, and hasn't had a chance to make new ones yet. Fortunately, the retired librarian downstairs is determined to connect with her through books and writing. This comic tells a beautiful story of connecting with others through lived experiences
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Minor: Medical content
Living with M.S.
I received a digital copy of this book via NetGalley in return for an honest review
A middle grade graphic novel that looks into the life of a young girl who has recently moved, is often alone as her parents have very demanding jobs, has a very big imagination that doesn't always make her see things positively and is coping with MS at the same time.
What I find very good about this novel, is that it shows (young and older) readers that not everything can be seen from the outside and that sometimes bigger things are going on with someone than you can imagine. At the same time, an illness does not define someone and there are still other characteristics or issues that matter about and to that person. Harriet seems to be learning this herself, both about the people around her, as well as herself. She's very closed off, which makes it harder to connect to her, but still it's easy to feel for her, as she's trying really hard to feel less lonely.
I would have liked to get to know her better or get some more information about her illness and past, maybe that would have been benificial to the story too. The ending felt quite abrupt too, I would have like to spend a little bit longer with her and see how she would do with the new things she'd taken on.
A middle grade graphic novel that looks into the life of a young girl who has recently moved, is often alone as her parents have very demanding jobs, has a very big imagination that doesn't always make her see things positively and is coping with MS at the same time.
What I find very good about this novel, is that it shows (young and older) readers that not everything can be seen from the outside and that sometimes bigger things are going on with someone than you can imagine. At the same time, an illness does not define someone and there are still other characteristics or issues that matter about and to that person. Harriet seems to be learning this herself, both about the people around her, as well as herself. She's very closed off, which makes it harder to connect to her, but still it's easy to feel for her, as she's trying really hard to feel less lonely.
I would have liked to get to know her better or get some more information about her illness and past, maybe that would have been benificial to the story too. The ending felt quite abrupt too, I would have like to spend a little bit longer with her and see how she would do with the new things she'd taken on.
After moving to a new city with her parents, Harriet is stuck sitting around their new apartment alone while her parents start new jobs. She is missing camp back in Indiana and writes her camp friends postcards about sightseeing in Chicago, even though she hasn’t gone anywhere. She starts to pretend that the mailman is sinister, that the third floor of the house is haunted and that the kind owner of the house, Pearl, is a murderer. Pearl though continues to try to connect with Harriet during her long summer, using books and stories as a way to relate to one another. As the book steadily reveals, Pearl’s son had polio while Harriet herself has MS. This book beautifully portrays a teen’s long summer and dealing with a chronic illness.
Set in the 1990s, this graphic novel depicts a Latinx family as they move closer to Harriet’s doctors in Chicago. The family is warm and lovely, connected to Harriet but not hovering or overly worried about her. The graphic novel uses warm colors, sultry breezes and just enough mystery about what the truth of the house could be to keep the pages turning. The focus on books and reading is conveyed through the eyes of a teen who doesn’t really enjoy reading her assigned books. Filled with diversity, there are lots of people of color as well as people experiencing disabilities in this graphic novel.
Harriet herself is a rather prickly character, so I loved when she faked reading The Secret Garden, saying that she didn’t really like the main character that much. Readers will develop a sense of connection with Harriet as her vivid imagination comes to life, even though she may have misled the readers as well as herself at times. There are few graphic novels that have characters with invisible disabilities who sometimes need mobility aids and other times don’t. This is particularly effective in a graphic novel and portrayed with grace and gentleness.
A quiet graphic novel for tweens and teens that is just right with some lemonade and pizza. Appropriate for ages 12-15.
Set in the 1990s, this graphic novel depicts a Latinx family as they move closer to Harriet’s doctors in Chicago. The family is warm and lovely, connected to Harriet but not hovering or overly worried about her. The graphic novel uses warm colors, sultry breezes and just enough mystery about what the truth of the house could be to keep the pages turning. The focus on books and reading is conveyed through the eyes of a teen who doesn’t really enjoy reading her assigned books. Filled with diversity, there are lots of people of color as well as people experiencing disabilities in this graphic novel.
Harriet herself is a rather prickly character, so I loved when she faked reading The Secret Garden, saying that she didn’t really like the main character that much. Readers will develop a sense of connection with Harriet as her vivid imagination comes to life, even though she may have misled the readers as well as herself at times. There are few graphic novels that have characters with invisible disabilities who sometimes need mobility aids and other times don’t. This is particularly effective in a graphic novel and portrayed with grace and gentleness.
A quiet graphic novel for tweens and teens that is just right with some lemonade and pizza. Appropriate for ages 12-15.