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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
Gum Girl is incredible! This girl superhero is obsessed with bubblegum so much so that she chews it night and day. Chewing it at night is precisely what gets her into trouble when she wakes up with a huge wad of gum stuck in her hair that requires peanut butter to remedy. From that moment on gum is off limits (Mom's rule), but the sugary, gummy sweetness proves too good to ignore.
After attempting to blow a giant bubble and it stretching up to be popped by the electrical wire on the street, Gum Girl is created. Peanut butter returns her to a normal little girl state, but the superhero secret identity must stay hidden at all costs. When Gum Girl saves an airplane with a broken wing she gains media attention, which leaves room for a sequel when readers learn that a villain has taken notice of Gum Girl and is plotting to destroy her!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! A girl superhero story with a Latina character as our leading lady with Spanish words woven into text with funny pictures (I cracked up when she saved a cat from a tree but waxed a patch of fur off its back with her gum hand) with real problems (strict teacher and a bully), what's not to love?!
Highly recommend this book for grades 3-5.
After attempting to blow a giant bubble and it stretching up to be popped by the electrical wire on the street, Gum Girl is created. Peanut butter returns her to a normal little girl state, but the superhero secret identity must stay hidden at all costs. When Gum Girl saves an airplane with a broken wing she gains media attention, which leaves room for a sequel when readers learn that a villain has taken notice of Gum Girl and is plotting to destroy her!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! A girl superhero story with a Latina character as our leading lady with Spanish words woven into text with funny pictures (I cracked up when she saved a cat from a tree but waxed a patch of fur off its back with her gum hand) with real problems (strict teacher and a bully), what's not to love?!
Highly recommend this book for grades 3-5.
"If you start trouble, I'll bust your bubble, 'cause I'm a gum girl, Yes, I am a Gum Girl!"
Say hello to Gum Girl, or Gabby Gomez! This girl loves, no wait LOVEEEEESSSS bubblegum. In fact she loves it so much she can't go a day without them. Yes, this does sound a lot like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Violet Beauregade. However, Gabby is a sweet (albeit promise-breaking), polite, kind girl with a great sense of justice. I don't even want to think of Violet getting gum-powers. No siree, I am sure that girl would use it for evil, instead of Gabby's using it for good deeds.
I loved Gabby from the start, though I wasn't too happy that she broke her promise to her mom that easily. I am a girl who takes promises serious, so I would have loved it for Gabby to keep the promise. Oh well, I guess if she had done that we wouldn't have the amazing Gum Girl, so I can forgive her for once. :P
It was quite fun to see how she got her powers (that girl got some bubbleblowing powers!).
The peanut butter just disgusted me. But that is because of my allergies for peanuts. I can't even imagine rubbing it all over your body. Urgh, instant death for me. But hey, it works for Gum Girl/Gabby. Though she will have to think of another way, as I am not too sure if her mom approves of her going to jars of the stuff.
The illustrations are a delight. I loved how Gum Girl is drawn. She is indeed a gum girl, and not just girl with some gum. It was fun to see her POP out of a bubblegum bubble and thus transform into Gum Girl!
The ending was a bit sudden, I certainly didn't expect the book to end that way + with a cliffhanger.
I can't wait for the next book in this series. Hopefully I can wait until next year March when the paperback comes out (why do paperbacks take so long to come out *shakes her fist*).
All in all, I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Say hello to Gum Girl, or Gabby Gomez! This girl loves, no wait LOVEEEEESSSS bubblegum. In fact she loves it so much she can't go a day without them. Yes, this does sound a lot like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's Violet Beauregade. However, Gabby is a sweet (albeit promise-breaking), polite, kind girl with a great sense of justice. I don't even want to think of Violet getting gum-powers. No siree, I am sure that girl would use it for evil, instead of Gabby's using it for good deeds.
I loved Gabby from the start, though I wasn't too happy that she broke her promise to her mom that easily. I am a girl who takes promises serious, so I would have loved it for Gabby to keep the promise. Oh well, I guess if she had done that we wouldn't have the amazing Gum Girl, so I can forgive her for once. :P
It was quite fun to see how she got her powers (that girl got some bubbleblowing powers!).
The peanut butter just disgusted me. But that is because of my allergies for peanuts. I can't even imagine rubbing it all over your body. Urgh, instant death for me. But hey, it works for Gum Girl/Gabby. Though she will have to think of another way, as I am not too sure if her mom approves of her going to jars of the stuff.
The illustrations are a delight. I loved how Gum Girl is drawn. She is indeed a gum girl, and not just girl with some gum. It was fun to see her POP out of a bubblegum bubble and thus transform into Gum Girl!
The ending was a bit sudden, I certainly didn't expect the book to end that way + with a cliffhanger.
I can't wait for the next book in this series. Hopefully I can wait until next year March when the paperback comes out (why do paperbacks take so long to come out *shakes her fist*).
All in all, I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Girl who likes to chew gum gets shocked when her bubble blows up on a powerline and realizes that she has super powers. Ends with a cliff hanger so there will be more in the series. Features a Hispanic family and a few basic Spanish words thrown in, which is a cool twist.
This book was cute and had some funny bits. Nothing especially spectacular about it, but definitely a fun read. I would recommend it for kids who like captain underpants.
Title: Gum Girl! Chews Your Destiny #1
Author: Rhode Montijo
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Review Copy: Netgalley
Release Date: June 4, 2013
Review: Gum Girl! is a light-hearted and fun middle grade comic. I am happy to find books like this that are simple enough for beginning chapter book readers, but are more interesting than a controlled vocabulary reading practice book. The format of the book is a combination of narrative paragraphs mixed with comics. It reminds me of the Frankie Pickle series in that way. The first page technically has three paragraphs, but then the next eight pages only have four sentences all together. For the student just venturing in to the chapter book section, it is a little less intimidating because it has 130 pages, but the comic type illustrations break up the text.
The premise of the story is interesting, but not developed very much. Gabby's super-powers are used, but the situations where they are required are all very short episodes. This book seems to be laying the groundwork for more in-depth capers in the future.
Some of the pictures are pretty hilarious like the scene in the barbershop where Gabby continues to blow her bubblegum in spite of the flurry of hair. These types of illustrations make the book a lot of fun. I also appreciated the inclusion of some Spanish. It is done in a very natural way and there are plenty of context clues so readers won't miss out on what is being said. The book was unique, but not overwhelmingly so. I think students will enjoy it, but the future stories will need to be more developed with specific "bad guys" or crimes to solve, or the series won't last.
Original review at http://readingtl.blogspot.com/2013/06/reivew-gum-girl-chews-your-destiny-1.html
Author: Rhode Montijo
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Review Copy: Netgalley
Release Date: June 4, 2013
Review: Gum Girl! is a light-hearted and fun middle grade comic. I am happy to find books like this that are simple enough for beginning chapter book readers, but are more interesting than a controlled vocabulary reading practice book. The format of the book is a combination of narrative paragraphs mixed with comics. It reminds me of the Frankie Pickle series in that way. The first page technically has three paragraphs, but then the next eight pages only have four sentences all together. For the student just venturing in to the chapter book section, it is a little less intimidating because it has 130 pages, but the comic type illustrations break up the text.
The premise of the story is interesting, but not developed very much. Gabby's super-powers are used, but the situations where they are required are all very short episodes. This book seems to be laying the groundwork for more in-depth capers in the future.
Some of the pictures are pretty hilarious like the scene in the barbershop where Gabby continues to blow her bubblegum in spite of the flurry of hair. These types of illustrations make the book a lot of fun. I also appreciated the inclusion of some Spanish. It is done in a very natural way and there are plenty of context clues so readers won't miss out on what is being said. The book was unique, but not overwhelmingly so. I think students will enjoy it, but the future stories will need to be more developed with specific "bad guys" or crimes to solve, or the series won't last.
Original review at http://readingtl.blogspot.com/2013/06/reivew-gum-girl-chews-your-destiny-1.html
A superhero is born! Gabby Gomez is thrilled to learn she has superpowers, and even more thrilled by the way helping others makes her feel. If only that were the whole story. Gabby can't fully enjoy helping others or even tell anyone about her powers since she has to keep it hidden--her powers come from gum and her mother has forbidden Gabby from chewing any more, so she is a superhero based on disobedience and lies. What's a Gum Girl to do?
This is a visually vibrant book full of pictures and limited, accessible text, bursting with appeal for young readers. It's clear that Gabby is Latina since she and her Mami speak a bit of Spanish to each other, but it's a natural, unstated part of her identity that doesn't come up otherwise. Other than brief appearances by a teacher and classmate bully, the book stays very focused on Gabby, her gum, and her quandary. The book ends with a bit of a double cliffhanger and it's clear there will be much more to Gabby's story in future books. A strong start to a new series.
This is a visually vibrant book full of pictures and limited, accessible text, bursting with appeal for young readers. It's clear that Gabby is Latina since she and her Mami speak a bit of Spanish to each other, but it's a natural, unstated part of her identity that doesn't come up otherwise. Other than brief appearances by a teacher and classmate bully, the book stays very focused on Gabby, her gum, and her quandary. The book ends with a bit of a double cliffhanger and it's clear there will be much more to Gabby's story in future books. A strong start to a new series.
Very simple “moving up” chapter book, with plentiful simple illustrations and a storyline just right for 1st-3rd graders.
This fun little story mixes in Spanish words. My only beef is the undercurrent of fat=bad. It comes up multiple times, both in the drawings and the words. If you're willing to address that with your kiddo, then this book is otherwise a neat choice.
Solid reluctant and early reader book. Fans of bubble gum, superheroes, and humor will enjoy this very quick read. Be forewarned that the book cover smells like bubblegum. May cause a sudden need to pick up a pack of Bubble Yum Original. Rated four stars for reluctant and early readers. Spanish terms are sprinkled throughout the book.