Reviews

Four Eyes: Based on a True Story by Rex Ogle, Dave Valeza

ava_xoxo4's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

abeckett's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

jessicalyntoomey's review against another edition

5.0

This was such a window book for me into the lives of middle-schoolers, single mothers, divorced parents, children of divorced parents, bilingual families, step-sibling relationships, even step-parents. Such a well-rounded story with so much real life.

notblue's review against another edition

4.0

I haven't read Punching Bag (yet) but apparently Mom has a good edit in this one? Yeesh.... Overall it was a decent read!

4/5

missarnold's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75

kmt731's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed reading this with my son. It sparked really good conversations about tough feelings, imperfect characters, growing pains, and recognizing what’s really important to you.

mysteriesbooks's review against another edition

funny inspiring fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

kell4ie's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.0

anxiouslybooked's review against another edition

5.0

Rex is starting his first year in Middle School and to say that it is off to a rough start would be an understatement. Not only is he struggling to fit in with the people he *thought* were his friends, but he is also coming home with these HORRENDOUS headaches and he feels like he just cannot get close enough to the board to see clearly. When his mom finally catches wind of this, she immediately takes him to the eye doctor only to find out that he in fact, does need glasses. What's worse? The glasses that he likes are too expensive for his mom to afford, so he has to get a much "less cool" pair. So not only was he already having a hard time finding friends, not he is getting bullied because he is wearing glasses.

This is Rex Ogle's first graphic novel and he NAILED it! Sheer perfection! Honestly, I REALLY REALLY enjoyed this graphic novel and cannot wait to get a few copies for my middle school library.

a_reflective_reader's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

4.75