In this second book in the addictive graphic novel series for tweens, Grace and Lola uncover more truths about romance and friendship at home, at school, and on an island holiday.BFFs Grace and Lola...
In this second book in the addictive graphic novel series for tweens, Grace and Lola uncover more truths about romance and friendship at home, at school, and on an island holiday.BFFs Grace and Lola...
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In this second book in the addictive graphic novel series for tweens, Grace and Lola uncover more truths about romance and friendship at home, at school, and on an island holiday. BFFs Grace and Lola are back in volume two of The Love Report. Grace tries to adjust to her parents' split, but dividing her time between two homes is no fun; Lola and Grace help Adele find a place to stay–an old factory–to escape her evil stepmother; and Lola wants to help Felicity after one of the boys begins harassing her, but it’s not easy. Summer comes just in time, and the change of season brings the girls and Adele to the island of Sardinia, where they continue to discover the ins and outs of love and romance far from home and school.
About the Author-
BeKa is the code name for a well-known pair of French writers, Caroline Roque and Bertrand Escaich, both whom are based in Toulouse in southwestern France. Caroline was studying for a doctoral degree in biology, when she was overtaken by her passion for storytelling. She and Bertrand–known for his comics script writing–became a writing duo and have never looked back. They have worked together on several successful series in France, including Chinn and The Misfits Club for Girls. Maya, whose real name is Martina Mura, is an Italian-born cartoonist from the seaside town of Alghero, Sardinia. From a young age, Maya loved writing and drawing comics. As she grew older, she discovered manga, which led her to attend the European Manga Academy for two years. In 2021, Maya joined forces with BeKa to create, using delicate but lively lines to perfectly capture the uncertainties and curiosities of two young teenagers discovering love.
Reviews-
December 15, 2023 Lola, Grace, and their friends continue to explore the ups and downs of love. Grace struggles with shuttling back and forth between her newly divorced parents. Meanwhile, Lola is focusing less on romance and more on her friends, including helping Adele turn her new studio into a place where they can develop their respective artistic passions. Smarmy, arrogant Sean asks out Felicity; when she says no, he attempts to turn the entire school against her, but the other girls back her up. When Adele's art starts selling out at a local gallery, she's invited to Sardinia to paint a mural, and she brings Lola and Grace along. There, the girls learn more truths about romance and relationships even as a development back home creates a compelling cliffhanger for the next installment. Translated from French, this graphic novel is a big improvement over the first volume. Though most characters' faces remain similar looking, friendship takes center stage here and allows for deeper ruminations on love. The series still struggles to deliver messages about topics such as coercion, harassment, and loneliness without resorting to overblown caricatures--most of the male characters are one-dimensional, and one of the girls has a cartoonishly neglectful mother. But the emphasis on the girls' commitment to one another helps the messages land more smoothly and provides hope for the third book. Most characters present white; Grace is Black. A solid step in the right direction for the series. (Graphic fiction. 10-15)
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February 1, 2024
Gr 5-8-Grace, Lola, and friends continue their investigations into how love and romance will play a role in their lives as they grow older, beyond their current tween years. This volume features bullies, attractive older boys, a trip to Sardinia, "girl power," a kindly father figure, and a new character who has a backstory of family neglect. The girls are pixie-featured and present various skin tones and stages of physical development, from childlike to early adolescence. The settings are gorgeously illustrated and lighted-whether they are interiors of school rooms, old houses, or the illustrator's own Sardinia. While the group seems to be universally straight and cis-gendered, the storytelling and character development by the French creative team will speak to the concern many tweens hold with the question: "Will I be able to recognize romantic love in my own life?" VERDICT Buy where Volume 1 found an audience, and where graphic novels for young readers with an interest in international storytelling.-Francisca Goldsmith
Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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