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lhmccar's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
caitbower's review against another edition
4.0
This graphic novel was so cute and fun! I love how it was somewhat of a mystery and also just a fun summer adventure! The art style was absolutely gorgeous, my favorite part was the colors. I loved the scenes with lots of purples and blues
julesleigh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
jmontg18's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
3.5
hrmason's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
angebrown's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
jilljemmett's review against another edition
5.0
Gayle Briar was the pitcher on her softball team until she broke her arm. Now, her mother has moved them to Martha’s Vineyard because her mom has fond memories of spending the summers there when she was a kid. Their plan to open an ice cream stand is put on hold when her mom has to get a higher paying job to pay for Gayle’s hospital bills. Gayle explores the island and watches the filming of a shark movie. Gayle ends up finding Elijah, a young eager filmmaker, and Maddie, a local girl with a ghost story. The three of them make a shark film to enter into a film competition, but they end up uncovering an ancient island secret.
This is the perfect summer read. Gayle had moved to Martha’s Vineyard, but since it was her first time spending the summer there, it was like she was on a vacation and learning about the island for the first time. Elijah was just in town for the season and Maddie had lived there all her life, but she was bullied by the local children. They were each outsiders in some way. The three of them made a good group to discover the island secrets.
I love it when characters explore an ancient ghost story! Those stores about ghosts and hidden histories fascinated me as a kid. Maddie knew a ghost story and they used it as inspiration to make their film. What Gayle and Elijah didn’t know was that the ghost story was part of a deeper secret on the island. This secret reveal at the end of the story tied everything in together, and made the story feel complete.
Shark Summer is a fun middle grade graphic novel for the summer!
Thank you Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the perfect summer read. Gayle had moved to Martha’s Vineyard, but since it was her first time spending the summer there, it was like she was on a vacation and learning about the island for the first time. Elijah was just in town for the season and Maddie had lived there all her life, but she was bullied by the local children. They were each outsiders in some way. The three of them made a good group to discover the island secrets.
I love it when characters explore an ancient ghost story! Those stores about ghosts and hidden histories fascinated me as a kid. Maddie knew a ghost story and they used it as inspiration to make their film. What Gayle and Elijah didn’t know was that the ghost story was part of a deeper secret on the island. This secret reveal at the end of the story tied everything in together, and made the story feel complete.
Shark Summer is a fun middle grade graphic novel for the summer!
Thank you Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
kobrien1014's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
paperbacktomes's review against another edition
4.0
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Shark Summer is a perfect summer read with an absorbing story. It deals with friendship and family and a rookie film crew, who are quite good at searching stories. This book was twisty, thrilling, and mysterious. I recommend it to those who are looking for their next summer pick. This would definitely be one quick read that won’t leave you disappointed.
(A big thanks to the TBRandBeyondTours and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for this copy. )
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Shark Summer is a perfect summer read with an absorbing story. It deals with friendship and family and a rookie film crew, who are quite good at searching stories. This book was twisty, thrilling, and mysterious. I recommend it to those who are looking for their next summer pick. This would definitely be one quick read that won’t leave you disappointed.
(A big thanks to the TBRandBeyondTours and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for this copy. )
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