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jackelz's review against another edition
4.0
This was a short and quick read, but I thought the art style was very cute and the story she had a great, positive message about fitting in at a new school.
lindick's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very cute and sweet comic. The bulk of it is more of a rambling exploration into lots of different types of animals than a story, but it all ties together really sweetly at the end. The art style is a bit chaotic (so many bright colors!), but once I got used to it I loved it. I think kids would enjoy poring over the pictures, especially of the pages in Frankie’s field guide. And I love the message about animals (and fairies!) being scary at first glance but that they’re just trying to live their spooky lives
sirah's review against another edition
4.0
Frankie is excited to meet everyone at her new school, but when her flower fairy classmates first see her big hair, bat-like wings and powerful enthusiasm, they label her "creepy" and won't spend any time with her. Rather than stay down about it, Frankie wanders out of town to engage in her favorite hobby, nature observation, and discovers that it's possible to be creepy and cute. Fun facts and adorable details pop out frequently in the bold colors that give everything a slightly Halloween theme. My personal favorite was the borker, a wooly bear caterpillar named Tuna.
This short graphic novel is very approachable for elementary students and offers a gentle reminder that you get to decide who you want to be, regardless of what your peers call you. I know some third-grade girls who won't be able to wait for more!
This short graphic novel is very approachable for elementary students and offers a gentle reminder that you get to decide who you want to be, regardless of what your peers call you. I know some third-grade girls who won't be able to wait for more!
hownovelofher's review against another edition
5.0
An adorable tale of a girl who is a little different than her peers and fears not fitting in. Ultimately she finds her nerve and becomes proud of the unique traits that she encompasses.
The illustrations in this graphic novel are colorful and fun. They are perfect for keeping your little one engaged. I'd probably recommend this book to the age group of 4-11. It's just the right amount of whimsical and heartfelt. I do wish it had been a bit longer, but ultimately it's just a bit longer than the ideal length for a bedtime story.
Thank you to NetGalley, Caitlin Rose Boyle, and Oni Press for allowing me the privilege to read and review this book!
The illustrations in this graphic novel are colorful and fun. They are perfect for keeping your little one engaged. I'd probably recommend this book to the age group of 4-11. It's just the right amount of whimsical and heartfelt. I do wish it had been a bit longer, but ultimately it's just a bit longer than the ideal length for a bedtime story.
Thank you to NetGalley, Caitlin Rose Boyle, and Oni Press for allowing me the privilege to read and review this book!
librarianryan's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Just like the title says this was super cute. Frankie is starting at a new fairy school but she is a little different. Her wings are black and leathery and her new classmates call her scary. But she is not scary at all. She is an adventurous girls who wants to explore and learn about animals. She takes us on her explorations to learn about snakes, bats, opossums, etc. And in the end she shows her classmates her “scary” is for a good reason. I think lots of early readers will love this series.
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