Sweet Valley Twins: Sneaking Out: (A Graphic Novel) by Claudia Aguirre, Francine Pascal, Nicole Andelfinger
ISBN: 0593807219
Genres: Emotions & Feelings, Family, Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship, Realistic Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel
Source: MSL Book Review
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The twins are back! In this latest graphic novel, one of the hottest bands is coming to Sweet Valley. It seems as though everyone is going to see the concert, except for Elizabeth and Jessica (whose parents won’t let them go). But Jess is determined to go to the concert anyway. Throughout this story Jess goes to extraordinary lengths to: 1) come up with the money (she hates dogs, but that doesn’t mean she can’t dog-sit, right?), 2) get to the concert (a well-timed sleep over with a friend who is going should do the trick), and 3) have the perfect outfit so that Johnny Buck notices her at the show (her sister wouldn’t mind letting her borrow that new dress, right?). In all of her scrambling to make it come together, Jess neglects her relationships and her responsibilities. Can she make it up to everyone that she hurts along the way? This story was full of good lessons about following through with your promises – though reading it was a little like watching a train wreck. The illustrations were colorful, fun, and accurately depicted the emotions of the characters/drama of the story. Overall, it was a quick read that’s sure to circulate with younger graphic novel readers. Recommended for ages 8 to 10 (Grades 3 to 5).

Reviewed by: Jenn Mead, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell