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Super Friends! (Simon and Chester Book #4)

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This was a new fun adventure for us. I am used to graphic novels for adults and teens. I am so amazingly surprised at how wonderful and easy to read this is for little ones. Using the wonderful layout of graphic novels along with easy to read storyline this great book helps teach children about friendship, learning new things and accepting changes in life. I love the colorful details of the illustrations. It was so fun to read that even my 4 year old wanted to follow along.What he noticed was how he could tell who was saying what because we followed their “talk bubbles” as he called it. I am so impressed. The pictures captured his attention and he wanted to learn about friends and their non-ghost friend. I think this is a wonderful way to get children interested in reading. I highly recommend this adventure and we will be looking for more from these friends.

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I did not like how Chester was treating Simon and that he would not stick up for Chester and other ghosts with his new "friend" Amie. I hope Lenny is okay and that Chester is able to convince Amie and her dad that ghosts are good in the next book.

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The latest addition to the Simon and Chester series, this book is another funny peek into their friendship and struggles that come along with having a ghost as a best friend. If you loved Super Sleepover (Book #2 of this series), you’ll love this one too. Elementary aged readers who like graphic novels andsilly books with a little potty humor in the mix will be fans of this one.

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Simon and Chester adventures are always a delight! In Super Friends! Simon invites a human friend home to work on a science project. He asks Chester to hide as he shows Amie all of his and Chester's cool stuff claiming they're only his. Chester feels jealous and left out and decides to try and ruin Simon and Amie's time together by acting like the ghost only Chester knows how to be. But, surprise, Amie is a wannabe Ghost Hunter like her dad. Chaos happens. And we are left on a big cliffhanger. I need the next book immediately.


***Thank you to Netgalley and Tundra Books for providing me with a review copy.***

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This was great! I'm a big fan of this series and really enjoyed this newest installment.

The intrigue is definitely building with the addition of the ghost catchers!

The art is super cute and I love the humour. Overall, very enjoyable and looking forward to the next one!

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Super Friends! is a cute young reader graphic novel. I read it with my pre-schooler who likes graphic novels but I think it would be better suited for upper elementary students -- there is some older feeling language like "sucks." Super Friends! is mostly about friendship conflicts between Simon and Chester because of Chester's new friend Annie who they discover is anti-ghost. To note -- it ends on a cliffhanger! This was my first read of any books in the series and I'd be open to reading more. I think the content is great for elementary students as well; that age can be challenging to navigate friendships, particularly ones that are new. This book would be a great way to talk with your child or students about navigating friendships and what they would do about the conflict between Annie and Simon. It would also be great for early readers with the graphic novel format and a limited amount of text.

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This is another book in the Simon and Chester series. In this book, Chester brings home a new friend. Technically, he brings home his friend so they can work on a science project together, so they have a chance to win all the ice cream. But Simon is not wanting any part of it. Simon is worried that if Chester makes a new friend, they’ll be no room left for Simon. This book is pretty typical for the genre. This is an elementary graphic novel and there are kids that are going to love this. It’s not as funny and crazy as dog man but it has a cute happy quality that second and third graders are gonna love.

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Thank you NetGalley, Penguin Random House Canada, and Tundra Books for this arc!

5/5 stars!

This newest addition to the Simon and Chester series is so good! The illustrations are top notch, as usual, and the story is just so cute and heartwarming! Loved it!

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Super Friends! is a must-buy for my elementary library. Even my reluctant readers love the series and I know this latest addition will be devoured. Actually, I already know I'll be buying the 5th book as well so I can find out what happens after the cliffhanger in Super Friends! The silly humor and excellent illustrations that characterize the other books in the series are on full display, along with deeper themes of belonging and evolving friendships. Great!

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I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a heartwarming and delightful addition to the Simon and Chester series. Authored by a talented storyteller, the endearing characters and imaginative storyline delivers another charming adventure that any kids will love.

This book will surely become a favourite on any children's bookshelf.

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My Review of Super Friends! (Simon and Chester Book #4)

This is book #4 in the Simon and Chester Series, and if the earlier books are as good as this, then your child is in for a great time with this graphic novel. In Book #4, Simon and Chester’s friendship is put to the test because Simon is working on a science project with Amie.

Beautiful illustrations from the first page to the last will keep younger readers captivated.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley.

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In this latest installment, Simon and Chester’s friendship is tested as Chester works on a science project with classmate, Amie. As a ghost, Simon is used to being invisible but he’s even feeling left out and more invisible than usual as Chester asks for space to make human friends. A fun and heartwarming continuation of the series with teasers of hijinks and ghost hunting in the next book.

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ARC Copy...it's another funny yet charming adventure with Simon and Chester although this time it seems the stakes are higher, judging by the ending and the fact Chester saved himself by being Simon's true ghostly friend.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

I love this series. It is super fun and a great introduction to graphic novels for students are ready to move past Elephant and Piggie, but might not be ready for some of the longer graphic novels like Dog Man. My 6 year old really enjoys these books and likes that he can read most of it independently.

I am looking forward to the next one in the series as Simon and Chester continue on with their ghosty adventures!

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"Simon and Chester: Super Friends!" is seriously the most awesome graphic novel for little readers! My 7-year-old daughter is absolutely hooked on this hilarious and heartwarming story packed with lovable characters and life lessons. We have been following the adventures of Simon and Chester since last October and have no plan on stopping the obsession anytime soon!

So, let me spill the beans (no spoilers, I promise!) about this fourth book in the Simon and Chester series by the awesome Cale Atkinson. It's all about Chester, a cool kid who lives with his Grandma, and his ghost BFF, Simon. Together, they have the wildest adventures up in their attic, jamming out songs, acting like characters from Simon's books, and inventing this epic snack machine called the Treat-A-Matic.

First off, the illustrations are straight-up eye candy! The colors are so vibrant and the characters' expressions are totally hilarious. It's like a party on every page, keeping my daughter totally glued to the book. The illustrations totally match the story and make it a super fun ride.

But let's talk about Simon and Chester, the ultimate duo. My daughter is head over heels for these guys! Simon, the invisible prankster, has her rolling with laughter, while Chester's explanations and wild ideas have her totally captivated. They're like her new BFFs, and she's all about their friendship and all the crazy stuff they get up to.

This book has got it all – humor, life lessons, and a bunch of farts! Yep, the jokes are next-level silly, and my daughter can't get enough of them. But there's also some real stuff going on. The story tackles things like jealousy, making new friends, and figuring out how to get along. And it does it all in a way that kids totally get.

Oh, and speaking of new friends, enter Amie. She's a regular non-ghost friend who throws a twist into the mix. It's all about friendship dynamics and learning to accept others. The book totally nails the importance of talking it out and accepting differences. My daughter is really connecting with these lessons, and it's awesome to see.

"Simon and Chester: Super Friends!" is a must-read for your little munchkins. It's got laughs, life lessons, and all the fun you could ask for in a graphic novel. Sure, it's not perfect, but it's got heart and keeps the kiddos hooked. I can't wait for the next crazy adventure with Simon and Chester, and I know my daughter will be right there, flipping those pages with pure joy!

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