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tx2its's review against another edition
3.0
Reading 2023
Book 103: Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson
This is the first in the Emmie and Friends series. I have read the books out of order though it really does not matter. Each book is its own story with unique characters. A YA graphic novel reviewed for ages 8 and older.
Synopsis: This is the story of two totally different girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands.
Review: This was a good instalment in the series, not my favorite one but entertaining, nonetheless. What I really enjoy is that the two main characters each get different fonts, graphics, and styles for each of their parts of the book. My rating 3.5⭐️.
Book 103: Invisible Emmie by Terri Libenson
This is the first in the Emmie and Friends series. I have read the books out of order though it really does not matter. Each book is its own story with unique characters. A YA graphic novel reviewed for ages 8 and older.
Synopsis: This is the story of two totally different girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands.
Review: This was a good instalment in the series, not my favorite one but entertaining, nonetheless. What I really enjoy is that the two main characters each get different fonts, graphics, and styles for each of their parts of the book. My rating 3.5⭐️.
jennifermreads's review against another edition
4.0
Emmie is quiet and a bit shy. She has one really good friend, Brianna, but Emmie spends most of her school day keeping her head down and trying to stay out of sight. And then there is popular, talkative, friendly Katie. When “the note” falls into the wrong hands, both Emmie & Katie learn some new things about themselves.
Being quiet is not something I’ve ever struggled with. My teacher’s comments in school were always “excellent student but talks too much.” So, I couldn’t identify with Emmie’s desire to be quiet yet Emmie will reach a core group of middle schoolers who are desperate for someone to understand them.
An extremely interesting twist at the end of the book bumped this up to four stars for me. Hand to those who devoured Smile by Raina Telgemeier along with El Deafo by Cece Bell and Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson.
Being quiet is not something I’ve ever struggled with. My teacher’s comments in school were always “excellent student but talks too much.” So, I couldn’t identify with Emmie’s desire to be quiet yet Emmie will reach a core group of middle schoolers who are desperate for someone to understand them.
An extremely interesting twist at the end of the book bumped this up to four stars for me. Hand to those who devoured Smile by Raina Telgemeier along with El Deafo by Cece Bell and Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson.
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This is a cute middle grade/middle school graphic novel that will fly off the shelves in both my elementary and middle school library. I liked it (didn't LOVE it), but I do know my 11-year-old daughter and her peers will be clamoring for it. Lots of cliche characters, but also lots of typical middle grade humor that rings true with students and not for myself. The twist that most reviewers never saw coming was NOT a twist for me, as that's what I had been thinking was going on anyway (I read no reviews before beginning the book) - it will be interesting to see how kids read/interpret the different storylines told through Emmie and Katie.
I will be purchasing this for both of my libraries due to mass appeal and no overtly objectionable material, with the exception of some clearly unkind/distasteful teasing ("Oh look! It's Helen Keller! Oh wait, not blind and deaf, only mute") but as it is clearly identified as inappropriate and mean and retaliated against, I understand the purpose of its inclusion in the story.
I received a digital ARC of this title for review - all opinions are my own.
I will be purchasing this for both of my libraries due to mass appeal and no overtly objectionable material, with the exception of some clearly unkind/distasteful teasing ("Oh look! It's Helen Keller! Oh wait, not blind and deaf, only mute") but as it is clearly identified as inappropriate and mean and retaliated against, I understand the purpose of its inclusion in the story.
I received a digital ARC of this title for review - all opinions are my own.
ellaseiler's review against another edition
4.0
Invisible Emmie is a great story because Emmie only has one Bff in the beginning, but a cool girl named katie has so many! Emmie learns that you don't need to be cool/popular to have friends.This book is mostly about... Friends,fun,humor,and boys!
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really sweet and important childrens book about being shy and coming out of your shell. I really enjoyed the subtle humor in it. Its funny and realistic and I love how well the drawings compliment the text. Im very excited to share this with the kids at work.
mdettmann's review against another edition
3.0
A nice readalike for younger fans of Raina Telegeimeier. A kind of mix between an illustrated story and a graphic novel. Emmie is sweet, shy, and going through typical middle school blues. I think this could easily be enjoyed by 3-5th graders as well as those middle schoolers going through Emmie's same woes.
jess64au's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I really enjoyed this book. It is a nice quick read and gives a good experience of middle school.
tfui's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rikaic03's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
crystal_reading's review against another edition
I'm not a fan of the disability references here. Some disabilities are used as a means of bullying. Also, in the beginning, she makes light of disabilities in a way that was just not okay. I get that she's a middle schooler, but it it didn't have to be there or go without answer.
Otherwise, it was an easy to read story about navigating middle school as a quiet person. There are other books I'd recommend first. It didn't stand out in any big way.
Fans of Telgemeier will like it.
Otherwise, it was an easy to read story about navigating middle school as a quiet person. There are other books I'd recommend first. It didn't stand out in any big way.
Fans of Telgemeier will like it.