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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
If this book were a person, it would give you a hug, while wearing sequence, hiking boots, and a racoon hat, and then ask if you wanted to have an adventure.
The voice was top notch, the story was weird and sweet, and I can not wait for book 2 because I am 100% here for this lady-types goodness.
The voice was top notch, the story was weird and sweet, and I can not wait for book 2 because I am 100% here for this lady-types goodness.
*I received a digital review copy from NetGalley*
I love the Lumberjanes graphic novel series and when I saw that it was going to be a full-length novel I couldn't wait to read it. This book follows the Roanoke gang as they discover a herd of unicorns and climb a secret mountain. I have to admit that it was weird at first to read about these characters' adventures without the comic illustrations. However, after a few chapters I got used to it and was happy to read a new story about the Lumberjane girls.
Mariko Tamaki did a good job of writing the Lumberjanes' story in book form. I enjoyed getting a more in-depth look to the camp and the girls that can't always be conveyed through the comics. I also really liked that this book included some of Brooke Allan's illustrations; it wouldn't be right to have a Lumberjanes book without some sort of artwork throughout.
This book was everything the graphic novels are: fun and lighthearted with an emphasis on girl power and friendships. The relationships between April, Jo, Ripley, Mal, and Molly is one of my favorite aspects of the Lumberjanes series so it was nice to see that it was handled so well in this novelization. My only complaint is that this book seemed to focus mostly on April, and while I love her character, I was hoping to learn more about the other girls and read from their perspectives more. However, with the way this book ended I'm hoping there will be more full-length books in this series that puts the other girls in the spotlight.
Overall, this was such a fun quick read. I loved reading about the Lumberjanes and being able to see what's going on in their heads. And while this book does seem to be written on the younger side of middle grade, any Lumberjanes fan is sure to like it!
I love the Lumberjanes graphic novel series and when I saw that it was going to be a full-length novel I couldn't wait to read it. This book follows the Roanoke gang as they discover a herd of unicorns and climb a secret mountain. I have to admit that it was weird at first to read about these characters' adventures without the comic illustrations. However, after a few chapters I got used to it and was happy to read a new story about the Lumberjane girls.
Mariko Tamaki did a good job of writing the Lumberjanes' story in book form. I enjoyed getting a more in-depth look to the camp and the girls that can't always be conveyed through the comics. I also really liked that this book included some of Brooke Allan's illustrations; it wouldn't be right to have a Lumberjanes book without some sort of artwork throughout.
This book was everything the graphic novels are: fun and lighthearted with an emphasis on girl power and friendships. The relationships between April, Jo, Ripley, Mal, and Molly is one of my favorite aspects of the Lumberjanes series so it was nice to see that it was handled so well in this novelization. My only complaint is that this book seemed to focus mostly on April, and while I love her character, I was hoping to learn more about the other girls and read from their perspectives more. However, with the way this book ended I'm hoping there will be more full-length books in this series that puts the other girls in the spotlight.
Overall, this was such a fun quick read. I loved reading about the Lumberjanes and being able to see what's going on in their heads. And while this book does seem to be written on the younger side of middle grade, any Lumberjanes fan is sure to like it!
Delightful, heart-warming and bounding with energy. This novel ties in with the comic series of the same name, but could possibly be read as a stand alone. April, Jo, Mal, Molly and Ripley discover a unicorn lost in the woods. It's herd live in a meadow of Clow Bell flowers at the base of a very mysterious mountain- as soon as April sees it she knows she must climb it. What seems like a simple hike turns into a very dangerous adventure- a situation that maybe even friendship can't overcome. I don't think anyone can read about the Lumberjanes without wanting to join.
I love the Lumberjane comics and was so excited when my dad bought me this but now that I’ve read it I’m kind of disappointed. The story is great and does follow the Lumberjane timeline but the writing wasn’t that good. It was juvenile and almost like reading glasses a semi-good fanfic.
At Miss Qiunzilla Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types, young ladies must be ready to take part in unusual activities. While trying to collect badges that reward their survival skills, ingenuity and teamwork, the campers will have to face mythological creatures, sea monsters, talking animals, and more. In this first novel set in the same universe as the popular graphic novel series, the Lumberjanes will meet unicorns and cloud people, climb a magical mountain, and much more!
I loved that this novel mainly featured April, because she is my favourite Lumberjane and I identify with her competitiveness and type-A personality. I think that the graphic novel format works a bit better with the fast pace of the Lumberjane stories, but I will still happily read the other novels in the series. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved that this novel mainly featured April, because she is my favourite Lumberjane and I identify with her competitiveness and type-A personality. I think that the graphic novel format works a bit better with the fast pace of the Lumberjane stories, but I will still happily read the other novels in the series. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was fun, but I prefer my Lumberjanes in graphic novel format, I think.
I really wanted to love this because so many people are into Lumberjanes these days, but overall, it was very "meh" for me. Maybe I overhyped it in my mind.
My main critique is that this doesn't read like the first in a series -- the reader is dropped into the middle of the setting with several characters as if we should already know who they are. The characters never developed for me, and I doubt the attention span of your average 10 year old is much better.
I mean, it's not bad -- if it seems like your bag, go for it -- but it's just didn't do it for me.
received via Netgalley
My main critique is that this doesn't read like the first in a series -- the reader is dropped into the middle of the setting with several characters as if we should already know who they are. The characters never developed for me, and I doubt the attention span of your average 10 year old is much better.
I mean, it's not bad -- if it seems like your bag, go for it -- but it's just didn't do it for me.
received via Netgalley
This was a lot of fun to read! I definitely didn't like it as much as the graphic novels, but it was still a very fun, adventurous story full of the characters we all know and love. I'd definitely recommend this to other fans of the Lumberjanes series, but not to people who aren't familiar with the series yet. Full review to come soon.
3.5 stars probably?
Gotta think on it, FULL REVIEW TO COME
Gotta think on it, FULL REVIEW TO COME