Gabby is back and she is determined to be the best and a winner at something. When her friends earn rewards for things they're good at, this prompts Gabby to embark on a quest to find what she likes (despite two good things are right there). The baking contest at the supermarket is just the thing she needs, and just like any child her age, she sees that cash prize going very far (mansion for a $1000 anyone?).

This hybrid novel will appeal to readers who like the zany and chaotic nature that Gabby brings. Honestly, I was sort of surprised her suspected neurodivergency wasn't even mention in the book (I totally see something here). Readers don't have to be familiar with the first book to enjoy this one but it does help.

This feels like it's a sort of Diary of a Wimpy Kid book for younger elementary kids (6-9). Purchase where humor books are needed or where the first was popular.

Gabby Torres is back. This energetic nine year old decides that she wants to be a winner. She tries a lot of different things and eventually tries a cooking contest for kids. Gabby is so caught up in trying to win that she ends upa but selfish and irresponsible. But by the end of the story, she realizes that winning isn't everything. This cute book is a cross between a diary style chapter book and a graphic novel. The colorful illustrations are funny and engaging. The fun story can lead to some great discussions about being happy with just the experience instead of trying to win at something. I accessed a temporary advanced review copy of this cute book and I can honestly recommend it to young readers.

Sometimes you just want to read a book that makes you feel nostalgic and feel like a child again. This is my first time reading a book by this author, it is a kid's book, and I totally enjoyed it. Gabby Torres enters a baking contest to try to earn some money to help the river otters, and it is just fun and full of wit. Hilarity ensues. Great read! 5 stara🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Gabby has seen her friends and family winning, so it's only right for her to be a winner at something. Gabby decides to enter a cooking contest, and hijinks ensue! Dominguez helps us learn to work with our abilities and to ask for help when you need it. The Best Winner Ever will be loved by graphic novel fans young and old.

I received an ARC from Roaring Book Press via NetGalley. The Gabby Torres series reads like an early chapter book crossed with a graphic novel. The art is good and makes the series easy and fun to read for 3rd and 4th graders.

Similar to the first book in the series, Gabby is involved in an animal activist group and this time they are helping river otters. However, that storyline takes a backseat to Gabby wanting to win a big prize like some of her friends. Gabby enters a baking competition. While I enjoy Gabby’s family dynamic, she felt more obnoxious and selfish in this book and the lessons she learned didn’t feel as rewarding. I will continue to read the series to see what Gabby is up to next.

We loved Gabby Torres in her first book so much, that we added her to next year's Battle of the Book's list. So, I was thrilled to spend some time with her second adventure and to hear more adventures are coming. Gabby's adventures and personality traits are interesting and fun to read about. There's so much worth chatting about along the way! These would make great read alouds or small group books because there's so much that would inspire kids to talk! I love the ideas and creativity involved in Gabby's recipes as well. Definitely want to task some of them! All and all worth adding to classroom libraries, school libraries and home libraries.

I love Gabby Torres! She's the fabulous fourth-grade heroine that we need these days. The humor in this book is fantastic, as are the characters and random facts that we learn along the way. Highly recommended for kids library collections, along with the first book in this series.

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I enjoyed this that I now want to look for Gabby's earlier adventures and read the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Gabby is back in Book 2 and delightful and unconsciously mischievous as ever. Determined to show that she is as eco-conscious as the older kids in Sea Musketeers, the group dedicated to protecting the ocean environment, Gabby decides to enter a baking contest which she erroneously thinks will give a large cash prize to the winner, which she can in turn donate to the river otters fund.

The prose/graphic hybrid lends itself to Gabby's personality, and readers are quickly swept into her world. The Gabby series will be loved by those who read Junie B. Jones, Clementine, and Babysitter's Club graphic novels.

Gabby is definitely NOT the best winner lol!


This diary-style formatted graphic novel takes readers through Gabby’s mission to being a winner, which is very ironic because during this process she shows very few characteristics of a good winner. As we go along Gabby’s journey towards winning a baking competition we see displays of determination, responsibility (and lack of), humor, and just a wee bit of growth towards the end. This is the perfect book for middle-school aged lovers of graphic novels maybe even older elementary school children who enjoy helping out in the kitchen, as the ingredients for recipes are pictured!


Thank you NetGalley and MacmillanChildren'sPublishing Group for the ARC!

I got this book to read to see if this would be a graphic novel my students would like and I know they’ll love it! They love graphic novels like this one that just pull you in with a relatable character. This one is a perfect middle grade graphic novel that I know my students will love and the middle graders you know will love too.

Such a cute follow up to book 1! Gabby is a girl that just wants to fit in, in her own way...just like most middle graders!

*Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillian Children's publishing Group for early copy for review*

This was so cute. Gabby is a great example for young girls. She has so much confidence and determination. It reminded me of Amelia's Notebook which I read when I was Gabby's age. This perfect for early elementary age children.

I got this one for my kiddo and it was great! She loves graphic novels and she devoured this book. She loves it and she is a competitive kid so this was a good one for her to read!

Gabby Torres is the Best Winner Ever is the second book in the Gabby Torres series, and it’s just as fun and heartwarming as the first. It’s the perfect mix between a chapter book and a graphic novel, super engaging and easy to follow for young readers.

Gabby is a passionate 9 year old from Chicago who gives everything she does 110%. In this story, she’s competing in a baking contest and learns that winning isn’t everything. The way the story handles that lesson feels real and relatable, without being preachy.

This book is great for kids who are starting the transition from graphic novels to chapter books, and for parents who want stories with meaningful takeaways. It’s funny, sweet, but mostly it’s accurately a 9 year old girl. Gabby is the kind of character you root for all the way through.

The visuals are vibrant and the tone leans dramatic, giving off Junie B. Jones energy with a modern twist. Gabby’s intrusive thoughts were a highlight they brought humor and personality to the page. My favorite thing was the ingredients in the baking recipes.

However, as a main character, Gabby is frustrating. She’s selfish, overly competitive, and not the most thoughtful friend or daughter. There are several moments where it seems like growth is coming, but the lessons don’t stick. That lack of development made the story feel repetitive and, at times, grating.

While it has potential and a unique voice, I was hoping for more depth and clearer character progression.

“Gabby Torres Is the Best Winner Ever”is a diary-style book with comic panels and a simple art style.

It follows nine-year-old Gabby, who is determined to become a winner by entering a local baking contest. Along the way, she faces some challenges, like needing to understand money in order to buy baking supplies.

While the story did feel a bit repetitive at times, it delivered a nice message about how winning isn’t everything.

Overall, it’s an okay read for younger kids.

Stuck by Kayla Miller, the seventh installment in the Click graphic novel series, once again follows Olive and her friends. In this story, Olive's hopes for a fun and relaxing time at Camp Acorn Lake are quickly dashed when two of her closest friends stop speaking to each other.

Olive finds herself caught in the middle of their conflict, and any attempt to mediate only seems to worsen the situation. As Olive navigates this friendship drama, she also tries to focus on a new challenge: improving the camp.

Miller's vibrant illustrations and relatable storytelling capture the complexities of middle-school friendships. Stuck explores themes of navigating disagreements, the challenges of being caught in the middle, and the importance of communication and empathy.

This was a really cute graphic novel! I loved getting to know the story of Gabby Torres and how she just strived to win a competition, but realized that winning isn't all that it seems. Great characters, cute drawings, fun art style, and creative story.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy to review!

"Gabby Torres is the Best Winner Ever" is the second book in the middle grade graphic novel series by Angela Dominguez. Gabby is set on becoming the best baker, and what better way to prove it than by winning the local grocery store's baking competition! Baking isn't easy and Gabby learns about prices and recipes along the way. Illustrations are bright, colorful, and humorous. Funny and helpful, this is a must buy for middle grade graphic novel collections, especially where the first book is popular.