Wait Till Helen Comes is based on the chapter book by the same name. The original middle grade novel wRATING: 4 STARS 2022; Clarion Books/HarperCollins
Wait Till Helen Comes is based on the chapter book by the same name. The original middle grade novel was published in the mid-80s and was (and kind of still is) one of my favourite books as a kid. I can't even tell you how many times I read this book. I recently reread the book with a friend who had never read Mary Downing Hahn. And, I have to say, as I read the book, my maturity was slipping away a bit. I was really angry at Jean and Dave (the parents) and how they treated Molly and Michael and the whole stepfamily dynamics. Aaaaand, Heather? Ugh, I felt even less gracious with her. Reading this one last night, it brought it back up. That is probably a sign of a good writer and the feelings I had at the time I first read the book. I liked the illustrations in the book, but the time and setting was a bit obscure. It did not hurt the story, and in fact, could fit any decade. I, personally, wanted it to be the 80s when I first read it and enjoyed the campiness of the story.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***...more
Best Friends (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #1) was a great nostalgic trip! The only reason I rated it 3 stars is that I am not a fRATING: 3 STARS
Best Friends (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #1) was a great nostalgic trip! The only reason I rated it 3 stars is that I am not a fan of the updates to modern times. I miss the 80s and 90s version, but I am not the audience for this new graphic novel series. This is for the new generation and I think they will be sucked in to the Sweet Valley as much as we were. I will continue with the next book, AND maybe revisit the original chapter book series. I still plan to do a reread of High and University for sure, so stay tuned!
I have been enjoying reading the graphic novels of The Baby-Sitter's Club, as it feels like visiting my childhood. I do want to go backRATING: 4 STARS
I have been enjoying reading the graphic novels of The Baby-Sitter's Club, as it feels like visiting my childhood. I do want to go back and read the actual chapter books. I don't know if it is the illustrations, but it takes away from a more nostalgic visit. ...more
The second graphic novel in the series wasn't as entertaining as Karen's Witch but still kept to Martin's spirit of Karen Brewer. I seeRATING: 3 STARS
The second graphic novel in the series wasn't as entertaining as Karen's Witch but still kept to Martin's spirit of Karen Brewer. I see there are two more graphic novels in the series and I am looking forward to reading more Karen adventures....more
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