Language: G (2 swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
11yo Heart Lamarr wants to be the star of the musical. She has already decided that she will someday win a Tony Award. She befriends one of the techies, Charlotte. Heart's friend Dean discovers that he has a lot in common with Charlotte, but neither knows quite what to do to progress the relationship. Also, Heart needs money to go to a concert - and might have to actually earn it!
Fans who know of Steenz online comic strip will appreciate this compilation. As a graphic novel, it was choppy and a bit disconnected, as the story is told in mostly one page panels. I expected a lot more theater content ("Takes the Stage") and I really didn't connect at all with Heart, she's kind of awful. Not going to purchase for my library. Heart is White, Charlotte is black -the characters culture and race are only identified by the illustrations.
Lisa Librarian
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Sort of like Lumberjanes, which I didn't purchase either. I think we have similar tastes!
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