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A review by iffer
Squirrel Meets World by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale
4.0
3 stars for me (because I'm a weirdo and don't usually like funny things and, as with the first SG comic, I got a the shine of the story wore off about halfway through), but 4 stars for the book's actual target audience and fans of SG
This is fun, and very well done! Shannon and Dean Hale do an awesome job capturing the same feel as the recent Squirrel Girl comic, with the cheesy-but-good humor, and Doreen as a relatable "normal" girl superhero. The Hales also do a great job incorporating texting conversations in the book to give it a believable feel for kids in this era, and to poke fun at other Marvel superheroes who we know and love. The book also has positive messaging about liking yourself as you are/embracing the multiple facets of your identity; believing that an individual can make a positive difference; and how big problems can be solved when different groups come together. I really liked that Doreen couldn't be Squirrel Girl without her BFFAEFEFs (best friends forever and ever and ever), and that the "villain" wasn't inherently evil, but rather a kid seeking validation.
P.S. Ana Sofia is great. She's snarky, but also quirky and nice, and she uses her smarts to help out.
This is fun, and very well done! Shannon and Dean Hale do an awesome job capturing the same feel as the recent Squirrel Girl comic, with the cheesy-but-good humor, and Doreen as a relatable "normal" girl superhero. The Hales also do a great job incorporating texting conversations in the book to give it a believable feel for kids in this era, and to poke fun at other Marvel superheroes who we know and love. The book also has positive messaging about liking yourself as you are/embracing the multiple facets of your identity; believing that an individual can make a positive difference; and how big problems can be solved when different groups come together. I really liked that Doreen couldn't be Squirrel Girl without her BFFAEFEFs (best friends forever and ever and ever), and that the "villain" wasn't inherently evil, but rather a kid seeking validation.
P.S. Ana Sofia is great. She's snarky, but also quirky and nice, and she uses her smarts to help out.