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The Truth About Stacey by Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier

juliet13's review against another edition

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3.0

Completed as part of the 2020 Mini Magical Readathon: Visit Hogsmeade!
V) Honeydukes: Pink or green cover, or has sweets/baked goods on the cover

This was quite nice, I think reading from Stacey's point of view is really interesting as she is mature, especially with regards to her diabetes.

I remember reading this when I was very young and was so angry at the other babysitter agency and their bad job. It was so satisfying to see our club "win", and it was just as satisfying now.

The kids are so cute, Charlotte was so shy and I hope I will get to see her getting friends, and Jamie is so adorable!

ashleyjapan's review

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4.0

This book flowed even better than the first. I loved the easy awareness about diabetes that was worked into this book, and the good lessons about bodily autonomy and standing up for those with no voice that were worked into it. Ann M. Martin's source material is really the best, so I'm so happy that I've found this easy read graphic novel format to introduce it to my students!

sylyons's review

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4.0

3.5 bumped up to 4 for hardcore nostalgia. The frustration I felt when I first read this came flooding back to me. I hated the Agency. And I still do, even more now that I'm a mom. Haha! Illustrations were great and the pacing of the book was good as well.

bonreads's review

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3.0

Nice link back to the first book where Stacey was being very secretive and sus.
SpoilerProvides a deeper dive into Stacey and the stigma and ignorance around illnesses.

cakt1991's review

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lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

tea_rex_love's review against another edition

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5.0

I really like that Stacey stood up for herself and took charge of her health in this one. It’s very fair for her to have a say in her treatment and which doctors she sees for her diabetes. Stacey is definitely an empowering role model.

itsjessiah's review

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

5.0

Well done graphic novel version of the original book. 5/5!

madmadpom's review against another edition

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4.0

yall should i do a stacey cosplay

switterberry's review against another edition

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5.0

I LOVED IT!!!!

This book was amazing I, as an adult loved it myself it was funny, dramatic, heartfelt and simply amazing.
LOVE IT!

thejenternet's review

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4.0

I'm lad I checked out a couple of these BSC graphic novels. If I had a kid of right age I would buy these books for them (and the original novels).