tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post1912538310680283256..comments2024-03-26T07:36:34.786-07:00Comments on Completely Full Bookshelf: MMGM and #IMWAYR: Just Pretend by Tori SharpMax @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-33100056422054543912021-07-14T10:39:56.531-07:002021-07-14T10:39:56.531-07:00I think that's a fair comparison! I've nev...I think that's a fair comparison! I've never actually read any of Raina Telgemeier's Babysitters' Club adaptations, but I love her other graphic novels so much that maybe I should! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-87027435157148947942021-07-14T08:21:33.316-07:002021-07-14T08:21:33.316-07:00The art of Just Pretend (based on the book cover) ...The art of Just Pretend (based on the book cover) reminds me a bit of the graphic novel version of The Babysitters Club by Telgemeier. It sounds like a lot of fun! <br />Thank you for sharing about Feedly too. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-11945381319045835372021-07-11T05:16:24.852-07:002021-07-11T05:16:24.852-07:00No problem! And I'm glad you enjoy graphic nov...No problem! And I'm glad you enjoy graphic novels and memoirs—this might be right up your alley! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-63792643378217508942021-07-09T12:19:20.413-07:002021-07-09T12:19:20.413-07:00I did not know about Feedly so thank you for shari...I did not know about Feedly so thank you for sharing it. I love memoirs and a graphic novel, even better. Laura Mossahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512416941207664875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-24959730770540809072021-07-08T05:26:40.448-07:002021-07-08T05:26:40.448-07:00It's definitely similar to Raina Telgemeier...It's definitely similar to Raina Telgemeier's memoirs—I wouldn't say it's as good (and honestly, what is?), but it's a close approximation for readers looking for more books like that! And the divorce element isn't particularly simplified in this book—it's not always front and center, but there's quite a few little details pulled out of that experience. And I appreciate you connecting with me on Goodreads! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-50650936477067588262021-07-07T15:00:32.966-07:002021-07-07T15:00:32.966-07:00I hadn't heard about this one yet - it sounds ...I hadn't heard about this one yet - it sounds good! Sounds similar to Raina's graphic memoirs (which I love) and I like that it tackles some real-life issues.I think a lot of kids' book sort of simplify the issue of divorce without getting into the details.<br /><br />Thanks for the review ... and welcome to Goodreads!<br /><br />Sue<br /><br /><a href="https://bookbybook.blogspot.com/p/2021-big-book-summer-reading-challenge.html" rel="nofollow">2021 Big Book Summer Challenge</a>Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-66357177799647333462021-07-07T06:50:59.483-07:002021-07-07T06:50:59.483-07:00I think since Raina Telgemeier wrote her 3 success...I think since Raina Telgemeier wrote her 3 successful graphic memoirs, Smile, Sisters, and Guts, people have been racing to get more published! And there have been a few others that I know were popular, like the Real Friends series by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham (which I haven't read). Also, I appreciate you following me on Goodreads! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-12990873697272830232021-07-06T21:17:59.382-07:002021-07-06T21:17:59.382-07:00Graphic memoirs are rare, but becoming a bit more ...Graphic memoirs are rare, but becoming a bit more popular. Thanks for telling me about this one. Maybe I will check it out. Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-76055878414480129572021-07-05T16:31:28.172-07:002021-07-05T16:31:28.172-07:00Of course—I'm excited to be participating in t...Of course—I'm excited to be participating in the challenge! And I hope you enjoy Just Pretend if you get a chance to try it. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-45488610379485116552021-07-05T16:30:56.147-07:002021-07-05T16:30:56.147-07:00The themes and main character are both awesome ele...The themes and main character are both awesome elements of this story, and I hope readers make sure to pick it up! And thank you about the photography blog—since I already enjoyed Maria Antonia's photography on her blog, I figured her challenge would be a fun way to brush up on my own photography skills! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-47538584307369216222021-07-05T16:29:10.313-07:002021-07-05T16:29:10.313-07:00Thank you so much! Tori is definitely the sort of ...Thank you so much! Tori is definitely the sort of character you'd want as a best friend—she has tons of fun ideas, but she's also quite likable and is a good friend to others in the story. And you definitely don't see many protagonists writing their own stories! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-64575858567713297412021-07-05T15:09:26.876-07:002021-07-05T15:09:26.876-07:00This does look cute. Thanks for sharing.
And than...This does look cute. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />And thanks for the shout-out about my photo challenge! :)Maria Antoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024230600823101320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-53194545141490331082021-07-05T13:29:15.032-07:002021-07-05T13:29:15.032-07:00Great themes for a middle grade book. The MC also ...Great themes for a middle grade book. The MC also sounds compelling and someone you'd like to follow along in their story. Thanks for the Feedly site. I get a list from WordPress but will check this out. Congrats also on your photography blog. I have always enjoyed taking pictures (and seeing Maria's work). I'll take a look at what you come up with. Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-55554370285437958552021-07-05T13:22:23.747-07:002021-07-05T13:22:23.747-07:00Divorce is always hard for teens -- especially whe...Divorce is always hard for teens -- especially when you're navigating two households. This sounds like classic MG. And I love that Tori is writing a fantasy story in this novel -- don't see that in many books.. She sounds energetic and someone you'd want as a best friend. Great review as always!Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-24721801534888748982021-07-05T08:23:24.320-07:002021-07-05T08:23:24.320-07:00I think there's quite a few challenges with li...I think there's quite a few challenges with living in two households, and it really is startling how few books discuss that sort of thing (another that comes to mind besides this one is The List of Things That Will Not Change). So I hope young readers will find this story valuable! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-82147620262260032762021-07-05T08:00:54.773-07:002021-07-05T08:00:54.773-07:00I taught middle-school students and had more than ...I taught middle-school students and had more than one tell me about the challenges with two households, some heart wrenching when it first began. I know they would have loved this book! Thanks for sharing so much about it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-23257308481114173282021-07-05T06:15:50.388-07:002021-07-05T06:15:50.388-07:00It really does—I love it! And yes, I suspect tons ...It really does—I love it! And yes, I suspect tons of young readers will love this story, considering its themes and writing style. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-17506585105031249422021-07-05T06:15:15.177-07:002021-07-05T06:15:15.177-07:00I haven't seen much buzz about it yet, which m...I haven't seen much buzz about it yet, which might be because it's so new—I wonder if more reviews will start to pop up over time. I hope you enjoy the book if you try it out, and thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-25321911450362333562021-07-05T06:14:27.165-07:002021-07-05T06:14:27.165-07:00Thank you—I'm going to try to spend more time ...Thank you—I'm going to try to spend more time this week on the actual reading and blogging of it all, and less on extra tasks, but those can definitely be useful too! And the fantasy story being included within the book is a really clever touch—I saw a similar thing in last week's review of Truly Tyler, but to be frank, Tori's story is much more interesting and compelling! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-41822397308038405052021-07-05T06:07:47.047-07:002021-07-05T06:07:47.047-07:00I didn't know about this book. Sounds like one...I didn't know about this book. Sounds like one many students would like. I love Feedly, too. It makes keeping up with blog posts pretty easy.Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-19519429349883217412021-07-05T05:35:53.395-07:002021-07-05T05:35:53.395-07:00What a busy week you have had. I had never heard o...What a busy week you have had. I had never heard of Just Pretend, so thank you for the heads up. It sounds like an interesting book for middle graders and graphic novel recommendations are always welcome. Randomly Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-67496546298950900662021-07-05T04:06:04.225-07:002021-07-05T04:06:04.225-07:00Sounds like you've gotten a lot done this week...Sounds like you've gotten a lot done this week with getting set up on Goodreads and Feedly. I've been doing pretty good with my Blogger roll. This sounds like a great book. I love that Tori is writing a fantasy story as part of the story.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-24689637891722645722021-07-03T14:20:00.806-07:002021-07-03T14:20:00.806-07:00It is seriously wonderful! I've been using it ...It is seriously wonderful! I've been using it all week to keep up with the blogs I like, and it is way more convenient than the hodgepodge of things I was using before. So thank you for recommending it, and thank you for stopping by and commenting as well!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-3340322120305889112021-07-03T14:00:34.073-07:002021-07-03T14:00:34.073-07:00I am so glad you're liking Feedly. I just love...I am so glad you're liking Feedly. I just love how simple it is and that I have only one place to go to read blogs.Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.com