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gwendolyn_kensinger's review against another edition
4.0
Katya and her Meema are spending another normal summer at their cottage in Alaska, when a chance accident leaves Katya face-to-face with the biggest creature she's ever seen... an enormous kodiak bear, soon to become her closest friend. This story was wholesome and gorgeously illustrated. This is a great example as to why graphic novels work so well as children’s literature. They provide young readers with compelling storylines driven by words and pictures in ways that will encourage both a love of reading and an appreciation for art. The events never overwhelm the narrative and the magically implausible friendship between Katya and Kodi remains the focus of this story.
littlelifeofbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This story pans from Alaska to Seattle and the watercolor illustrations captured that beautifully. I felt as though I was watching a Pixar short film.
annieharhar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Shut up and take my money!!!! Everyone, stop what you're doing RIGHT NOW. Go read this book.
vespertillio's review against another edition
5.0
Just wholesome perfectness. The story, the art.. just perfection.
tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
Read this to my 9 year old for bedtime last night. We both liked it a lot, especially since we were on a train coming home from Seattle at the time- we knew the city and could relate to the images. Very cute, beautiful visuals. Good for elementary school kids interested in graphic novels.
kimbeey13's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
amylwest's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chrissyz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0