Sunday, September 23, 2018

Graphic Novel Review: Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theatre


Years ago, Sophie was given a gift from some family friends and the gift was the first two books in the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series.  Ever since then, Soph has been a huge fan of the easy-to-read graphic novels.  They were also AR books, so that was a plus!  These books remind us of Calvin and Hobbes where a little kid gets to go on (mis)adventures with their magical friend.  Even though Sophie is now in 7th grade, she still continues to enjoy the series.  They're fun to read and a great way to give your brain a break from daily life.  

With seven books in the series, Dana Simpson continues to charm graphic novel readers with her newest one: Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theatre!  In this book, Phoebe and her unicorn, Marigold, are headed to drama camp.  But Phoebe is irked when Marigold invites her sister to join them.  Marigold ends up spending all of her time with her sister instead of Phoebe and that’s when the green-eyed monster rears its ugly head.  How will Phoebe fix her friendship with Marigold?  It’s real life drama at drama camp!

Simple illustrations lend a hand in the storytelling in this book.  That, along with large word bubbles will make this a fun read for 2nd – 4th graders.  The theme of friendship and dealing with jealousy is straightforward enough for any young reader to understand and take to heart.  Another entertaining one in the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this E-ARC! 

Add book 8 to your collection on October 23rd!  Pre-order Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater here!

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