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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
The author captures the angst of middle school perfectly! I cringed a little while reading, as it reminded me so much of my own middle school troubles. I love the message for kiddos- that things will be okay and to believe in your own power.
Very good book for middle school students. I think the ideal audience would be 6th and 7th grade girls.
Rereading this book after one of the sequels was probably a mistake. Time has not been kind to this. From random ableism to an ending I'm not sure the target reader would understand without guidance, I can't exactly recommend this book.
Echoing other reviewers some of the body shaming and ways the main character puts down others makes this an uncomfortable read at times and did not feel as vividly real as Just Jaimie did.
Echoing other reviewers some of the body shaming and ways the main character puts down others makes this an uncomfortable read at times and did not feel as vividly real as Just Jaimie did.
I’ve been on a graphic novel kick, and have wanted to read this book since I saw it on the Scholastic book fair preview DVD. I finally got my hands on it and it was worth the wait! I absolutely loved the alternating chapters between two characters. This one has also been brought into school to be passed around the Upper Elementary students!
Many middle schoolers will relate to Emmie who simply wants to get through the day without being noticed. I enjoyed the twist at the end which made this book different from yet another graphic novel about middle school angst.
Emmie is one of those kids who people just don't notice. She's not the underdog for being a nerd, or disabled (as she herself points out there any many books about such kids). She is just average and quiet and people don't pay attention to her. This is the story of her day of finally getting noticed, but it doesn't quite go as she'd hoped. Told in a graphic novel-esque style, this books is a great look at middle school, friendship, crushes, and anxiety.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a great read for a 9/10 year old. Love the format of diary form interspersed with graphic novel form.
3.5 ⭐️’s
Perfect for grades 5-7. I liked the dichotomy between Emmie, the shy girl, and Lisa, the outgoing girl. The artwork was cute for both girls and I enjoyed that they were drawn differently.
Perfect for grades 5-7. I liked the dichotomy between Emmie, the shy girl, and Lisa, the outgoing girl. The artwork was cute for both girls and I enjoyed that they were drawn differently.