Reviews

The Moon Is Up by Mariko Tamaki

ashlylynne's review

4.0

This was adorable.

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ash_hernick's review

4.0

I adored this book. Tamaki perfectly translates the style of the Lumberjanes comics into a middle-grade novel that has just the right amount of Roanoke shenanigans, otherworldly (and cute!) creatures, and summer fun. I know that this is part of a series, but I read it as a standalone novel and it works perfectly well - it's so much fun, especially reading it as a fan of the Lumberjanes comics. With Allen's illustrations as the cherry on top, "The Moon Is Up!" is delightful. It feels like a childhood memory of stargazing at summer camp, except you can hold it in your hands - and giggle at the corny jokes, of course.

liesljrowe's review

3.0

YES! Feminism and scouting and diverse, badass women! I am 100% here for this. Conveys all the magic of friendship and scouting (I am slightly in love with the badges) as well as a nice whimsical tale of adventure. All of the girls are really interesting in their own right and the group dynamic is just perfection. Also nice seeing a prominent female lead who's passionate about science in the shape of Jo. I need to read all the Lumberjanes comics now.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

sstarke's review

5.0

For whatever reason, I loved this one.

verityw's review

4.0

***Copy from NetGalley in return for an honest review*****

I really, really enjoyed this - I love the Lumberjanes graphic novels and this is a great addition to that world. The story is fun - and I'm going to have to go and find myself a "proper" copy to check out the finished artwork. So much fun and so true to the characters that we already know from the graphic novels. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I love the way that the Lumberjanes and their different families and backgrounds are presented - without comment, without an explanatory comma and without assuming that it's something other or different or unusual - which is, of course, totally how it should be. Really good on all fronts.

tinkygirl's review

1.0

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. This is a novel based on the popular graphic novel series Lumberjanes. A group of girls is at a summer camp for "hardcore lady types" and participate in a competition called Galaxy Wars. I've never read a Lumberjanes graphic novel, so maybe that's why I was so confused. It jumped back and forth between characters so fast I didn't know who anyone was or what was really going on. There were references to awesome females scattered throughout the book, that's about all it had going for it.

littleflowerfairy's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

ckoestner's review

3.0

While still good, I don't think the story is a charming as a chapterbook and works much better as a graphic novel.

rea's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

ssejig's review

3.0

In the second chapter book of the Lumberjanes series, the bunk mates of Roanoke are off on an adventure to solve the riddles posed in teh Galaxy War created by their camp counselor, Jen. Along the way, they will also have to decorate their cabin as well as deal with space mice and moon moles. Jo has a decision to make when her acceptance to a prestigious science camp arrives. Should she stay or should she go?
As madcap as the comics, the chapter books are just not as good. They continue the stories well but something about having the pictures just make the Lumberjanes a little bit better.