So much was packed into The Greenies, but it didn't feel overwhelming or incomplete. Violet moves before the school year starts, due to her parents getting a divorce. The reader joins Violet as she struggles to start over, meet new people, make new friends, process her parents' divorce, and worry her friends back home have forgotten about her.

I really enjoyed this book and think it would be a great read for kids and adults. I'm curious to see what else Emma Mills has written.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the color of this to read and review.

Though I have read a couple graphic novels lately it has been a while before that and I wanted to check a couple out. I also have nieces and nephews I want to check out some middle grade books for.

This book has such a cute art stylez also a very cute story. I liked the family aspect as well as finding new friends. This book also has some cute environmental aspects.

I can't wait to see what comes next in Greenies and to share this book with others.

A sweet story about making new friends after big changes like moving, parents getting divorced, and starting in a new school. Great for fans of Curlfriends, Nat Enough, Real Friends, etc.

My son read The Greenies in a day and loved it! This graphic novel is a fun, relatable middle-grade story about friendship, new beginnings, and a quirky environmental club. Violet’s awkward but genuine voice makes it easy to connect with her journey. The humor and warmth shine through, even if some characters could use more depth. Perfect for a quick, heartwarming read with a positive message. Definitely recommend!

The Greenies is a bright and easygoing graphic novel that blends environmental themes with the familiar territory of finding your place in middle school. The concept is engaging, and the art complements the light tone well.

What works nicely is the absence of outright antagonism — everyone Violet meets is good-natured in their own way. Even Evelyn, introduced as “chaotic evil,” turns out to be refreshingly unpredictable but ultimately supportive. That absence of traditional villains gives the book a softer emotional edge and opens space for themes like miscommunication, false assumptions, and second chances.

The storyline involving the Environmental Club has momentum, but the emotional beats (the friendship arcs — between Violet and the rest of the group) often feel rushed and underdeveloped. Outside of club meetings, we don’t get much time with these characters together, so the closeness that forms at the end feels more like narrative resolution than something earned.

That said, The Greenies is a gentle read with charm and humor, and younger readers may appreciate its accessible themes and quirky characters.

There is just something healing about reading middle-school novels in my adulthood. I can’t explain it 🤣 it just feels right. And it validates all of those awkward moments.
The Greenies is a mixture of The Baby-sitter Club x The Breakfast Club. Violet’s somewhat forced to join an environmental club instead of detention. She’s already feeling out of place because she’s the new girl at school, her parents are going through a divorce and she’s missing her friends back home. Luckily for Violet, her cousin also attends the same school. Her time at the environmental club has been an unexpected adventure but ultimately finds herself and new friends.
Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in advance.
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A really great graphic novel about how complicated middle school can be. I loved that while we followed our main character, there were a bunch of different stories happening at once that all that overlapped and tied together. Some of the scenes felt a bit unnecessary but it was a great story all over.

The Greenies is a coming of age middle grade graphic novel about a girl who moves to a new school and her struggles navigating new and old friends, feelings about divorce of her parents and making the right choices. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys graphic novels or has new kid vibes.
The illustrations are lovely and carry the story well.
The main character’s story arc is well executed but I would love to see more character development in future books.

"The Greenies" is a middle grade graphic novel by Emma Mills. Violet is forced to change middle schools after her parents' divorce and she's not looking forward to 7th grade and having to make new friends. Luckily her cousin is also there. When Violet gets detention and she and her detention-mates are made to join the environmental club, she gets to know a group of students, but are they good friend material? A warm and fun middle grade graphic novel for fans of Sarah Sax's "The Brinkley Yearbook" series, and Kayla Miller's "Besties" series.

(The Baby-Sitters Club meets The Breakfast Club, with a dash of chaos and compost.)

After her parents’ divorce, Violet is the new kid in a brand-new town, just trying to find her footing. When a group project goes sideways (as they do), she ends up in the least expected place—detention turned Environmental Club.

But what starts as a punishment becomes something pretty wonderful: unlikely friendships, hilarious hijinks, and a little bit of eco-activism along the way. 🌱

This graphic novel hits all the right notes—funny, heartfelt, and full of real middle school feelings. If you love Raina Telgemeier or Terri Libenson, The Greenies will feel like a warm, slightly muddy hug.

📗 Found family vibes
♻️ Reluctant team becomes the dream team
🌼 Big feelings, big laughs, and bigger heart
💬 Ideal for ages 9–13

This one is a keeper. I’d hand it to any tween who’s feeling a little out of place and remind them—your people might be waiting in the most unexpected club of all.