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> Tag: Middle schools

Not just the middle school blues

Other Boys by Damian Alexander

October 13, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

We know this story: Boy learning who he is. And we know the story of Boy learning that he is Gay and that’s okay. However, Damian Alexander’s approach makes Other Boys a fresh take on that story. The use of the wording/phrase “other boy(s)” is used throughout the book. Sometimes it is, “You are not like the other boys” and sometimes a bit more subtle, but it is there. Sometimes it is a half-compliment and others times and out and out insult. Both will make […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Non-Fiction, Romance, Young Adult Tagged With: bullies, Damian Alexander, Death, family, glbtq, Middle schools, mothers, school, Social Topics

BlackRaven's CBR13 Review No:335 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Non-Fiction, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: bullies, Damian Alexander, Death, family, glbtq, Middle schools, mothers, school, Social Topics ·
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Yup, he’s not a vampire. Or is he?

Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner

February 26, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

There is this book, okay, graphic novel, called Fake Blood. Whitney Gardner is the author and illustrator of this creation. I had seen it over the years on a display here, a list there or on the shelf. But when I was bored one day and was wondering what the library had that I might be interested in, I found it listed (I was perusing their website). I chose five books (with a sixth as a backup in case something was not available) and came […]

Filed Under: Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, Young Adult Tagged With: friendship, Middle schools, monsters, School & Education, siblings, Social Theme, vampires, Whitney Gardner

BlackRaven's CBR13 Review No:100 · Genres: Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, Young Adult · Tags: friendship, Middle schools, monsters, School & Education, siblings, Social Theme, vampires, Whitney Gardner ·
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This Box Contains One Genuine Pet Rock

Swing It, Sunny by Jennifer L. Holm

February 26, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I read the Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm Sunny series of graphic novels out of order. The good thing for the adult reader is that they should be able to pick the story up regardless of where you start. However, for the aimed audience of ages 10 to 14 (maybe ages 8/9 for the stronger reader as there is some context that might be a bit “much” for the sensitive reader) it probably is best to read them in order. Therefore, first up is […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Young Adult Tagged With: Brothers and sisters, Dysfunctional Families, family, Family problems, friendship, Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm, Middle schools, siblings

BlackRaven's CBR12 Review No:105 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Young Adult · Tags: Brothers and sisters, Dysfunctional Families, family, Family problems, friendship, Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm, Middle schools, siblings ·
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