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Neel, Julien
4 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Graphic Universe: Lou! series.
In these French imports, twelve-year-old Lou ponders problems such as being teased at school, experiencing unrequited love, and having an underemployed single mom who is a writer/couch potato. The format makes them look like picture books, but the stories are told in comic panels; the dialogue and illustrations are lively, the concerns familiar (although overly focused on stereotypical romantic situations), and the characters appealing. Review covers these Lou! titles: Secret Diary and Summertime Blues.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(4)
4-6
Graphic Universe: Lou! series.
In these French imports, twelve-year-old Lou ponders problems such as being teased at school, experiencing unrequited love, and having an underemployed single mom who is a writer/couch potato. The format makes them look like picture books, but the stories are told in comic panels; the dialogue and illustrations are lively, the concerns familiar (although overly focused on stereotypical romantic situations), and the characters appealing. Review covers these Lou! titles: Secret Diary and Summertime Blues.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(4)
4-6
Graphic Universe: Lou! series.
These third and fourth French-import graphic novels focus on thirteen-year-old Lou's continuing angst. In Dumps, Lou is moody: she's having friendship drama and her mother is distracted by a new boyfriend. In Summer, Lou chooses between two boys during vacation as her mother contends with success as a writer. Although lighthearted and contemporary, these books rely heavily on gender stereotypes. Review covers these Graphic Universe: Lou! titles: Down in the Dumps and The Perfect Summer.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
(4)
4-6
Graphic Universe: Lou! series.
These third and fourth French-import graphic novels focus on thirteen-year-old Lou's continuing angst. In Dumps, Lou is moody: she's having friendship drama and her mother is distracted by a new boyfriend. In Summer, Lou chooses between two boys during vacation as her mother contends with success as a writer. Although lighthearted and contemporary, these books rely heavily on gender stereotypes. Review covers these Graphic Universe: Lou! titles: Down in the Dumps and The Perfect Summer.
Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee
4 reviews
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