A review by tuma
Timid: A Graphic Novel by Jonathan Todd

inspiring fast-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

3.25

Great middle grade read! Shy 7th grader Cecil Hall moves to Boston from Florida is struggling to fit in. Everyone around him is telling him how he SHOULD be but it's not comfortable. Eventually he finds his own way to stand up for himself and makes real friends. Super sweet and loverable characters and story. Art was okay, didn't wow me. But it suits story about a cartoonist. And I think representation of timid, Black boys is an important one. Would recommend for all middle school classrooms.