iffer's review against another edition
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.
iowagirl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
ovidusnaso's review against another edition
5.0
14 år gamle Squirrel Girl behandler Tony Stank som en irrelevant stakkar, 10/10.
bookswrotemystory's review against another edition
3.0
A cute, fun read perfect for fans of the character and middle grade readers looking for a new superhero to love
krob41288's review against another edition
Loved this story and Hale’s take on Squirrel Girl. Doreen Green is a funny, relatable teen, her friendship with Anna Sophia is great and the squirrels were hilarious! This was a 4.5/5 for me
be_like_the_squirrel_girl's review against another edition
2.0
This is a fun version of the comic, and I love that her sidekick wears hearing aids and knows Spanish, English, and ASL. But it was too zany for me, and that’s saying something. The plot and footnotes work better in comic form (namely the cool revamped 2016 edition, not the super weird one from 1991).
kjboldon's review against another edition
5.0
"Superficially ridiculous and yet legitimately powerful. A rare and perfect combination." That's how one character describes Squirrel Girl but it also works as a compliment to this book and the comic-book series it's a prequel to. This book is a delight and a wonderful complement to the ongoing comic-book series The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. Doreen, a fourteen year old girl who happens to have a squirrel tail and the powers of squirrels, is such a joy of a character to hang out with, and I loved meeting her friend Ana Sofia and finding out the origin of Doreen's sidekick squirrel, Tippy-Toe. This book passes the Bechdel test with flying colors, is inclusive, body and difference positive, in addition to being a good story and a funny one, too! Doreen's new to school, and treated badly by mean kids but she also has to hide her tail in the real world and quash her urges to fight crime. Fortunately, neither the tail nor the crime fighting stay stifled for long. The story is told from multiple viewpoints, with some funny text exchanges with members of the Avengers and the Marvel Universe, especially Rocket and Groot. On its own, the story went on a bit long and the squirrel speak wasn't quite funny enough to carry how much of it there was, BUT then there was a trio of squirrel babies named The Chives whose mom's name is Sour Cream, and so many other utterly delightful details that I have to give this one the full five stars of love. I read Squirrel Girl the comic (and this book) with my 12 and 14yo sons. This series and character are great for all but I'd guess especially for young girls. Everyone should read and enjoy Squirrel Girl! As one character notes in the book: "Its time to defend the weak the frightened and the interesting. It's time to be brave and silly. Its time to prove ourselves SQUIRREL SCOUTS!"