Reviews

Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian Goerz

sigalwilnai's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-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

5.0

msvenner's review against another edition

4.0

Cute graphic novel for ages 9-11.I liked the subtle themes of equity and inclusion here.

thepmreader's review against another edition

4.0

This was super cute!

avjung27's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

pineapplekitten's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

turrean's review against another edition

5.0

Loved it. A must-purchase for middle grade graphic novel collections. The riff on Sherlock Holmes was unobtrusive, but a delight for fans.

roxysego's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

kimiloughlin's review against another edition

5.0

I really, really loved this graphic novel!! There is something about kid detectives that just gets me every time. I also really loved the quirky pairing of these two new unlikely friends, Jamila with her tomboy sportiness and Shirley with her old fashionedness. When Shirley's kid detective business is revealed, the two go on a quest to locate a missing gecko and solve a case of disappearing items. In doing so, they bring together another group of unlikely friends and save everyone's summers. It's a truly wholesome and heartwarming read and I am very excited there is a sequel!

conceptuallysound's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

shea_proulx's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0