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sannareads's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this graphic novel, it had everything! Drama, love, friendship, adventure and a bit of a spooky vibe. I also really loved the supernatural part of this book.
Willow, Emma, Molly & Violet are the four characters that we get to follow the most and I seriously love their little friend group. They’re not very much alike personality vise which I enjoyed, it really shows that people doesn’t have to be the same or enjoy the exact same things to be good friend.
I also really liked the fact that the main character Willow or Wil, was hard of hearing. I’ve only read one book before where one of the main characters had hearing loss and I think it’s so important that everyone gets to see themselves in the book they read. More diversity the better. Therefor I found it really great that the author choose to make Wil have hearing loss. She uses a hearing aid and hears with it but also uses sign language.
The art was really great! The colors were beautiful & the characters were pretty diverse which I enjoyed. I also liked the fact that this graphic novel could be read by both an younger audience (even kids?) and adults! Books that work for all ages always got that little special something.
I can’t wait to follow Willow and her friends in the upcoming books!
⭐️ “Secrets of Camp Whatever Vol 1” by Chris Grine get 5/5 stars from me.
ARC sent from NetGalley but my opinions are still my own! Thanks for the awesome review copy
Willow, Emma, Molly & Violet are the four characters that we get to follow the most and I seriously love their little friend group. They’re not very much alike personality vise which I enjoyed, it really shows that people doesn’t have to be the same or enjoy the exact same things to be good friend.
I also really liked the fact that the main character Willow or Wil, was hard of hearing. I’ve only read one book before where one of the main characters had hearing loss and I think it’s so important that everyone gets to see themselves in the book they read. More diversity the better. Therefor I found it really great that the author choose to make Wil have hearing loss. She uses a hearing aid and hears with it but also uses sign language.
The art was really great! The colors were beautiful & the characters were pretty diverse which I enjoyed. I also liked the fact that this graphic novel could be read by both an younger audience (even kids?) and adults! Books that work for all ages always got that little special something.
I can’t wait to follow Willow and her friends in the upcoming books!
⭐️ “Secrets of Camp Whatever Vol 1” by Chris Grine get 5/5 stars from me.
ARC sent from NetGalley but my opinions are still my own! Thanks for the awesome review copy
thenextgenlib's review
3.0
I really enjoyed this supernatural graphic novel about Willow, a deaf girl, who does not want to go to camp in Nowhere. It reminded me of Weirn Books by Chmakova. Very cute and spooky for upper elementary, lower middle school students. Thanks Netgalley for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. 3.5
zinzee's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the most exciting graphic novel I've ever read. The main character represents the disabled community. I love that they placed such representation. There is also different races in this book. What is a next super cool element is all the fantasy creatures that is present. I love the storyline and I can't seem to put this series down. I can't wait for vol. 3.
mdmartin's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
titanic's review
5.0
This was such a cute read.
Not only was the book filled with inclusive characters, and beautiful artwork, but I absolutely fell in love with Thatch. I just want more and more of Thatch, he's so cute.
Definitely recommend!
>I received an ebook of this from NetGalley, in return for an honest review.
Not only was the book filled with inclusive characters, and beautiful artwork, but I absolutely fell in love with Thatch. I just want more and more of Thatch, he's so cute.
Definitely recommend!
>I received an ebook of this from NetGalley, in return for an honest review.
kerryppayne's review
3.0
A children's comic filled with mystery and mythical creatures based at a creepy but cute camp? Sign me up!
I think this is perfect for children just on the edge of their teenage years and adults too, it's full of wit and sarcasm, its fun and light hearted and shows adults are sometimes wrong, a little for old fashioned and that they don't always get it right (what teen wouldn't love that?). And the main character has hearing aids, WITHOUT IT BEING THE PLOT, or an inspirational plot device about overcoming disadvantages, honestly, it was treated like it was just normal - and that's the kind of representation that we need more of, so round of applause for Chris Grine because this is truly rare
I think this is perfect for children just on the edge of their teenage years and adults too, it's full of wit and sarcasm, its fun and light hearted and shows adults are sometimes wrong, a little for old fashioned and that they don't always get it right (what teen wouldn't love that?). And the main character has hearing aids, WITHOUT IT BEING THE PLOT, or an inspirational plot device about overcoming disadvantages, honestly, it was treated like it was just normal - and that's the kind of representation that we need more of, so round of applause for Chris Grine because this is truly rare
cupcakesandsmut's review
5.0
Willow and her family just moved to the town of Nowhere. She gets sent to camp Nowhere for a week which she really isn't happy about. Not long after arriving she finds out of the magical creatures and how devious Mr. tooter is. I really enjoyed this story and would definitely recommend to a friend.
bookishmamma's review
4.0
This book was incredible and I can't wait to re-read it with my daughter.
Eleven-year-old Willow and her family are moving to a new town and while her parents unpack she is off to the local summer camp that is on a private island. This isn't just any summer camp however it has a lot of peculiar rules, a sinister never ending fog and then there is the case of the missing snacks, big foot and vampires. This is going to be a week of summer camp like you have never seen before and it was so much fun.
This graphic novel was wonderful hands down. The graphics are fantastic, the storyline is a super fun, fantastic mystery and I just loved the main character Willow.
Eleven-year-old Willow and her family are moving to a new town and while her parents unpack she is off to the local summer camp that is on a private island. This isn't just any summer camp however it has a lot of peculiar rules, a sinister never ending fog and then there is the case of the missing snacks, big foot and vampires. This is going to be a week of summer camp like you have never seen before and it was so much fun.
This graphic novel was wonderful hands down. The graphics are fantastic, the storyline is a super fun, fantastic mystery and I just loved the main character Willow.