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Freestyle: A Graphic Novel by Gale Galligan

zbrarian's review

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5.0

A fun and colorful GN about friendship, dance crews, yoyoing and acceptance. This one is going to fly off my shelves!

saidtheraina's review

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3.0

Kid's dance crew is thirsty to win the break dancing competition this year, because they're all in 8th grade and will split up to go to different high schools next year. Then kid's parents see his grades and ground him - AND insist that he get a tutor, who happens to be his annoying science lab partner.

Spoilerish (though it's on the cover): She's a great yoyo-er! He gets into a new hobby!

Fun J Graphic Novel that will appeal to Raina Telgemeier/realistic GN fans (with a little more edge and action). Galligan took over the Babysitter's Club GNs after Telgemeier moved on, so there's legit DNA crossover. Planning to take this out to middle schools next time I go.

bookwyrmjulia's review

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5.0

I loved this one! The illustrations are so cute, and I thought the characters depicted 8th grade feelings in a realistic way. A quick read, and a good one.

greenlivingaudioworm's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

dr_8ch's review

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fast-paced

4.0

valkrin's review

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funny inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

thenextgenlib's review

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4.0

Fun, colorful with lots of yo-yo tricks that students are going to love!

tx2its's review

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4.0

Reading 2023
Book 195: Freestyle: A Graphic Novel by Gale Galligan

A graphic novel reviewed for middle grade readers.

Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author Gale Galligan, a fun, high-energy graphic novel about friendship, family, and the last hurrahs of middle school.

Review: This was a fun GN, kids trying to figure out their friend group. Each kid will be going their own way for high school, so they want to have one final fun hurrah. My rating 4⭐️.

kpietens's review

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4.0

Adorable

laurenabayne's review

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4.0

Mark Twain Reader Selector Book
Should it be a Mark Twain? Sure!

This is a very fun graphic novel. The art style is incredible, the representation is 10/10, and it tells a good story. Kids will really enjoy this one.