Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

Frizzy

Claribel A. Ortega with Rose Bousamra (Illustrator)

224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel middle grade emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

A middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embraces her natural curls. Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mothe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 438 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
inspiring 61%
hopeful 56%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
funny 26%
informative 26%
sad 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.63

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