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Lumberjanes: The Moon Is Up by Boom! Studios, Mariko Tamaki

rea's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

ssejig's review against another edition

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3.0

In the second chapter book of the Lumberjanes series, the bunk mates of Roanoke are off on an adventure to solve the riddles posed in teh Galaxy War created by their camp counselor, Jen. Along the way, they will also have to decorate their cabin as well as deal with space mice and moon moles. Jo has a decision to make when her acceptance to a prestigious science camp arrives. Should she stay or should she go?
As madcap as the comics, the chapter books are just not as good. They continue the stories well but something about having the pictures just make the Lumberjanes a little bit better.

sillymilly's review against another edition

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4.0

Wasn't my favorite of the Lumberjanes, but I do like the graphic novels better. But it was the perfect thing to read when tired because it doesn't take that much brain power. That isn't meant to be insulting. I think it's a good thing.

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4.0

I love the Lumberjanes! I enjoy these books much more than the graphic novels because they take longer to read.

This story is a great follow up to the first novel. But it is hard to follow the stinky unicorns from the first story. This one had a bit too many references to space for me, though it was pretty entertaining. The tasks that the Lumberjanes had to do were all space related, and it ended with a Moon Pirate mouse visiting the planet! You never know what you’re going to get at the camp!

I wish there were more illustrations. I love the pictures of the girls, which really tie the novel into the graphic novels. Also, I keep getting some of the girls mixed up in my head, like April and Molly, so seeing their pictures often would have helped me keep track of the girls.

I really enjoyed this book! It’s must read for fans of the Lumberjanes!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.

autumnchrunik's review against another edition

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3.0

This was super cute! Not a lot of action like in the first book and the events that the scouts were participating in was set up so well in the beginning only to be glossed over by the end because of the other stuff that was going on. But otherwise a solid Lumberjane read. Onto the next one!

tangleroot_eli's review against another edition

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4.0

Lumberjanes novels are never gonna fix the world. But during a couple of gray, snowy February days, when the streets are slush-over-ice and the SAD is clawing at the back of my throat, there's little better than a quick read about Roanoke cabin having wacky adventures while making beautifully groan-worthy puns and Learn Important Things about themselves.

sf1011's review against another edition

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3.0

*I received a digital review copy from Netgalley*

Unfortunately, this book wasn't as good as the previous installment. There was just something missing that I can't quite name. Despite this book being under 200 pages and containing frequent illustrations, I feel like it was longer than it was and dragged too much for me to enjoy it. The storyline also wasn't my favorite. It is one that I think would have worked better in graphic novel form. I understand that the author was trying to connect Jo's inner struggles to the plot but I feel like it could have been done better with a different storyline. I still love the characters and their friendship is one of my favorite fictional friendships. I look forward to reading the other books in this series.

maiakobabe's review against another edition

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4.0

The previous Lumberjanes novel by Mariko Tamaki ended on a cliff hanger scene... Jo glimpsed from the window of the Roanoke cabin a round glowing craft like a tiny moon descending in the forest and a small figure slipping out into the night. Shortly after, cheese begins to go missing from the Lumberjanes kitchens. But Jo has a lot of other things on her mind: the first annual Galaxy Wars- four days of space-themed contests and activities- is about to kick off in camp. And the Jo receives a letter, forwarded from home: an invitation to The Center for Scientific Advancement and Research's Summer Theory and Advanced Astronomical Research summer program. It's a dream offer except for one catch. She would have to leave the Lumberjanes behind.

shamelesslyash's review against another edition

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3.75

I liked this one a lot more than the first. This one was written more like the comics.

sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed this one more than the first one. I feel like there was a struggle writing a novel instead of a graphic novel and this book found its footing much more quickly.