Reviews

Four starred reviews!

★ "Hale’s gift for capturing middle-grade joys and agonies is once again on full display, and fans of her Best Friends graphic memoir trilogy will find much to love in this series opener. Cespedes’ illustrations and Pien’s colors are vibrant and appealing, capturing the liabilities and, importantly, the gifts to be found in Cassie’s deeply emotional worldview. Heartfelt and accessible: another winner from a beloved author."
-Kirkus

★ "Hale is one of the biggest names in the middle-grade comics space; any new title from her is cause for celebration. Consider multiple copies of this one."
-Booklist

★ “[A] heartfelt graphic novel series opener about friendship, family, and finding where one belongs. Hale skillfully tackles topics including peer pressure, financial disparity, and managing emotional sensitivity.”
-Publisher’s Weekly

★ “A daydreaming girl must figure out what to do when her best friend starts ignoring her in this delightful and reassuring middle-grade graphic novel. Dream On is a luminous reminder that feeling things strongly also means truly enjoying the good parts.”
-Shelf Awareness