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141 reviews for:
Cici's Journal: The Adventures of a Writer-In-Training
Aurélie Neyret, Joris Chamblain
3.95 AVERAGE
141 reviews for:
Cici's Journal: The Adventures of a Writer-In-Training
Aurélie Neyret, Joris Chamblain
3.95 AVERAGE
I really thought Cici was a fun character to follow, and I enjoyed how she loved to study people. In her studying people she learned what they liked and what was important to them. This book shows Cici helping others and navigating friendships in a fun way.
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:
Yes
A touching story of friendship and kindness through the eyes of a young writer in the making. Fans of Harriet the Spy and diary format novels will enjoy Cici's adventures.
Delightful. 4.75 really. Love the illustrations.Two stories in the book.
My 9 yr old has read this a couple times and now I kind of wish we had read it together - thankfully I can chat with her now that I have read it.
The main character lies to her mother and treats her friends badly. It feels like there is a lot more to be said in the story but I don't know if any more of the books have been translated to English and I'm not going to spend any time to find out.
The adventure part of the story was good in both parts and I liked the journal format/aspect.
The main character lies to her mother and treats her friends badly. It feels like there is a lot more to be said in the story but I don't know if any more of the books have been translated to English and I'm not going to spend any time to find out.
The adventure part of the story was good in both parts and I liked the journal format/aspect.
Cici wants to be a writer, and is a good model for that; patient, observant, curious. She doesn’t seem like a natural storyteller, though. And half the time, she leaves her friends to make up lies to cover for her instead of spinning them all on her own.
Characters of all ages are well-drawn, interesting, & unique in appearance. Equal care is given to drawing secondary characters, but they seem to lack depth. It is most jarring with regards to Cici’s friend Erica, the only Black character, who is quick to anger, and whose temper seems visually out of scale to the emotions she voices or the actions & reactions of the characters she’s interacting with.
The story feels sedate, but probably fascinating to kids who are like Cici; curious, intent, patient enough to sit for long surveillance episodes, and dogged.
The level of detail on each page, the combination of different elements (notebook pages, comic panels, occasional found items), and small font make this best for fluid readers - maybe grades 4-6?
Characters of all ages are well-drawn, interesting, & unique in appearance. Equal care is given to drawing secondary characters, but they seem to lack depth. It is most jarring with regards to Cici’s friend Erica, the only Black character, who is quick to anger, and whose temper seems visually out of scale to the emotions she voices or the actions & reactions of the characters she’s interacting with.
The story feels sedate, but probably fascinating to kids who are like Cici; curious, intent, patient enough to sit for long surveillance episodes, and dogged.
The level of detail on each page, the combination of different elements (notebook pages, comic panels, occasional found items), and small font make this best for fluid readers - maybe grades 4-6?
Cute graphic novel about Cici, a very curious, want-to-be writer (reminded me a bit of Harriet the Spy). She lives with mom (not sure where dad is). Her 2 besties, Erika and Lena, plus resident writer Mrs. Flores are her go-to people. Two different stories told in journal and graphic novel format. First is why old guy carrying paint then bird in cage through the woods. He was painting a zoo where one used to be. Second story was why old Ms. Ronsin took the bus every Tuesday. Then found out she was taking the same book out week after week for years. Cici pisses off her friends and mom because lying and using them. Helps Ms. Ronsin figure out love letters hidden for her in old part of library from her deceased hubby. Cici apologizes to everyone. Mom thanks Mrs. Flores. Some tension there.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital copy of this book in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.
A fantastically fun graphic novel about a young, aspiring novelist Cici and her adventures solving mysteries around the small town where she and her friends live. There are two mysteries in this volume, the first being about an older gentleman who is always covered in paint and leaves the forest at the same time each day and the second about an older lady whose mystery lies in the library. Both parts of the book were engaging and fun to read. I also loved the characters and thought the mysteries were realistic and fun to figure out. I look forward to reading the next volume!
A fantastically fun graphic novel about a young, aspiring novelist Cici and her adventures solving mysteries around the small town where she and her friends live. There are two mysteries in this volume, the first being about an older gentleman who is always covered in paint and leaves the forest at the same time each day and the second about an older lady whose mystery lies in the library. Both parts of the book were engaging and fun to read. I also loved the characters and thought the mysteries were realistic and fun to figure out. I look forward to reading the next volume!
This graphic novel contains two books. While the first one was fine, we all loved the second one.
lighthearted
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