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A review by lattelibrarian
Measuring Up by Lily Lamotte
hopeful
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? N/A
4.0
This is such a sweet graphic novel depicting a young girl's desire to win a cooking competition to bring her grandmother overseas in order to cheer up her father. Not only that, but CiCi must also adjust to living in the United States and deal with both overt racism and the genuine fumbling of her new friends.
The illustration style is fun and the revolving food imagery was just fantastic. LaMotte handled her story both delicately and with humor, easing the tension of the more difficult subjects.
The illustration style is fun and the revolving food imagery was just fantastic. LaMotte handled her story both delicately and with humor, easing the tension of the more difficult subjects.