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bookph1le's review
4.0
I thought this was really charming and relatable. The art is nicely done, and I really felt for poor Vera.
mehsi's review
5.0
2020 re-read: This was a fun read again, I loved the camp and all the things they did there, though I am not sure if it would have been for me. How they all talked Russian and had church, how there were hikes and games (though the games should have some rules). I did feel for our MC, her expectations were quite different, but I loved that in the end she found something to love. I don't get why she was put in with girls 5 years older, why not with some younger ones? Now she couldn't connect at all. Plus, everyone in her camp part was just mean and bitchy. Bleh. I love the fact this book's illustrations were all greenish/white. I loved the guinea pigs and the squirrels. So cute.
I totally agreed with her on wanting to have normal toilets. :P
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A delightful and interesting book about young Vera, a girl who feels out of place everywhere (haven't we all?). Her Russian roots aren't helping, and so she decides on a Russian camp. It should be fun right? And everyone is Russian? That should be perfect? Well, no. Sadly, she notices that the camp isn't as fun for many reasons, and I at times just felt so bad for her that she was having such a terrible time. Poor thing.
I loved reading about the camp though, the church (in the rain), the fact they had to speak Russian, sang Russian songs, and all the other things.
I am happy for what happened nearer to the end. Yay!
Vera really has a talent for drawing and I am hoping she will continue with it.
All in all, a fabulous book, highly recommended!
I totally agreed with her on wanting to have normal toilets. :P
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A delightful and interesting book about young Vera, a girl who feels out of place everywhere (haven't we all?). Her Russian roots aren't helping, and so she decides on a Russian camp. It should be fun right? And everyone is Russian? That should be perfect? Well, no. Sadly, she notices that the camp isn't as fun for many reasons, and I at times just felt so bad for her that she was having such a terrible time. Poor thing.
I loved reading about the camp though, the church (in the rain), the fact they had to speak Russian, sang Russian songs, and all the other things.
I am happy for what happened nearer to the end. Yay!
Vera really has a talent for drawing and I am hoping she will continue with it.
All in all, a fabulous book, highly recommended!
jaimeitw's review
4.0
Loved the illustrations and layout of everything to tell the story. I also loved how there was a limited colour palette but it was cleverly used to convey lighting and atmosphere (noticed it particularly in one of the scenes where it changes between night and day)
I'm not sure what it was but I could relate/feel for Vera at certain points in the story. Might read it again in the future and see what other books are available by this author!
I'm not sure what it was but I could relate/feel for Vera at certain points in the story. Might read it again in the future and see what other books are available by this author!
weeohh's review
5.0
I adore this story! A sweet nostalgic atmosphere. 10 year old me would have clung to this book.
jess_mango's review
3.0
3.5 stars
This is a graphic novel that’s a blend of memoir and fiction. The artwork is very cute.
Vera is 9 and headed to a Russian camp in CT. It’s her first time at camp and she just wants to fit in. She gets assigned to share a tent with two 14 year old girls. Vera does not fit in with these girls.
I was reading this with my 8 year old son (who loves graphic novels) and I had to glean over some parts (maxi-pads under a bed, a girl’s period-stained panties being hung on a flag pole, some kids calling another kid “tit head”) because I didn’t feel like diving deep into all that with my son at bedtime.
The overall story arc was good and age appropriate with a lesson about being yourself and finding true friends.
This is a graphic novel that’s a blend of memoir and fiction. The artwork is very cute.
Vera is 9 and headed to a Russian camp in CT. It’s her first time at camp and she just wants to fit in. She gets assigned to share a tent with two 14 year old girls. Vera does not fit in with these girls.
I was reading this with my 8 year old son (who loves graphic novels) and I had to glean over some parts (maxi-pads under a bed, a girl’s period-stained panties being hung on a flag pole, some kids calling another kid “tit head”) because I didn’t feel like diving deep into all that with my son at bedtime.
The overall story arc was good and age appropriate with a lesson about being yourself and finding true friends.
xvicesx's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Vera's story was cute and heartfelt, showing her finding the place she fits and that she's happy with. Super sweet story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Fire/Fire injury