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Frankie and the Creepy Cute Critters

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What a sweet and fun story for young readers! Frankie is a friendly fairy who just wants to study wildlife and fit in. When the other students are afraid of her fangs and dark colors, Frankie will have to learn from the animals she’s studied to feel confident and comfortable.

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I received an electronic ARC from Oni Press through NetGalley.
Frankie is a scary fairy who loves science. She and her mom have moved to a new town for her mom's new teaching job. The other fairies are not kind at school. Frankie then heads out to explore nature and add to her field guide. She has some up close experiences and learns more about various animals. After talking with her mom that night, the second day goes much better. She shares who she is and what she knows and challenges the class bully by proving she really had the experiences.
I like the science Boyle seamlessly slips in as Frankie explores. The characters are fun to meet and are relatable for elementary level readers. The drawings bring the characters to life and make the reader part of the story.

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This book was a great graphic novel and I really enjoyed reading it. The theme, being yourself, no matter what obstacles you face, was valuable and it was such a great read! This book is perfect for readers ages 5-8.

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A great comic for young children.
I think that this comic sends a great message to children about not being scared of people or things that are "different".
The graphics are really cute and the comic gets the message across clearly and quickly.
I also loved the page at the back that teaches children to treat animals and nature with respect.
An enjoyable and educational read.

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Frankie and the Creepy Cute Critters is a great graphic novel for kids who like spooky stuff and Halloween, or who are dealing with the transition of moving to a new place and trying to make new friends. It also portrays a positive mother-daughter relationship and an interest in the natural world, particularly creatures that aren't necessarily viewed by most as cute or cool. The art is vibrant, eye-catching, and adorable. I appreciate this graphic novel for all of the aforementioned reasons and would readily recommend it to any kid looking for their next fun, slightly spooky read.

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Caitlin Rose Boyle has written a colorful and imaginative graphic novel, full of play and creativity. Recommended for a wide range of readers.

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What a sweet book about embracing your differences and what makes you special! I loved the art and the message and i love this so much. Can't wait to hand this to kids.

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I was really excited for this one! Frankie is such an adorable fairy. Of course she is different but she is capable of showing other just who special she is.. even if she is scary a bit.
Learn about creepy cute critters and a good morale for kids too about learning to embrace yourself. I hope this will be a series and we will get more adventures with Frankie

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I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
This is a really nice comic/graphic novel! I really liked the story, the art style, and the morals presented here! I like how being different is presented and explored in the story, and like that it didn't just end up being "she was nice to them and then they were friends", but that it was about understanding and learning!
I would recommend this to anyone that likes a cute story!

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A cute graphic novel perfect for elementary students. Frankie's first day at school doesn't go as planned-she's the new fairy in town, and on top of that, all the kids think she's creepy! But then Frankie discovers a bunch of new creepy critters on her walk after school and she realizes, creepy can also be cute and cool! A fun and quick little graphic novel with super cute illustrations and some fun facts about animals thrown in there too!

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This book was so fun! I loved the themes of acceptance, but also the fun characters and amazing art work. I would highly recommend this book for any middle grade reader who enjoys graphic novels. The possums were probably the cutest, and so inventive!

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A absolutely adorable and sweet story about a girl named Frankie who has just moved into a new town and started a new school. Franke loves to explore and take field notes! Sadly the kids at school think shes scary and creepy but she goes on an adventure that changes her perspective. This is a great story for kids who feel like they're different and don't fit in, its about accepting all of yourself and finding the greatness in your quirks. I thought the addition of how to make a field guild/ start one was a great touch and activity for kids! The artwork is so cute and I had so much fun reading this!
* Thanks Netgalley for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

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