Making Friends by Kristen Gudsnuk


My sister checked out this among many other books at the library because looked like an interesting read. After she read it I thought it looked fun and decided to give it a try. I’m glad I did, it’s funny, relatable, and a great read.

It starts off with Dany, who just started 7th grade and isn't having the best time. She has no classes with any of her friends, finds it hard to navigate the school, and even gets picked on by some mean kid. Then, she discovers a sketchbook that brings anything you draw come to life! So she decides to draw herself a best friend. One that's in all her classes, has a cool personality, and can stick up for her when she can't. But what happens when her new friend finds out why she really exists??

While there are quite a few stories that involves magical sketchbooks I like the idea this book approaches. Drawing yourself a best friend. Not one that's all magical with neat superpowers, but a normal human friend who can relate to you in some way.

Overall this was a great read and I recommend if your looking for a graphic novel with a fun story.


Comments

  1. DizaDecember 14, 2022 at 11:27 PM

    I read this a few years ago, and it really creeped me out for some reason. The eerie idea that this kid is created and left to fend for herself... Besides that, I agree that it is a fun read.

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  2. Kyle FanDecember 16, 2022 at 3:41 PM

    This novel seems to have an interesting premise! Nice review!

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  3. ReneeDecember 17, 2022 at 11:20 PM

    Hi Chloe!!! I really liked your review, and liked how you explained how you got the book. I would like to ask if this is a comic book, because I am looking for good comics to read over break :)

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  4. Chizara OnyemereDecember 19, 2022 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Chloe, this sounds like a quick and fun read! I will definitely add this too my graphic novel reading list.

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  5. Sasha GoncaloJanuary 9, 2023 at 11:22 AM

    Hi Chloe,
    This seems like and interesting book! My only question is how do you draw a friend? You can draw a person with physical characteristics, but how do you draw a personality with thoughts and opinions? I wonder how the book explains that. Does the artist just have to think about what they want when they draw it, or is it more complicated than that?
    -Sasha

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  6. SaifJanuary 15, 2023 at 6:18 PM

    Hey Chloe, I found this book review to be quite interesting, especially the idea of having a magical sketchbook. I will definitely look out for this book!

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  7. PraachiJanuary 19, 2023 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Chloe! Great job with this review. The book sounds really interesting and it seems like it has really cute drawings! I'll definitely be adding this to my reading list!

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  8. Emmie VargasFebruary 6, 2023 at 11:22 AM

    Hey Chloe! Your description is very well done, simplistic and direct. The way you used characterization with the main protagonist with her sketchbook and how that hopefully changes her luck. Reliability is a very influential factor in readers' choosing their reads. Nice job!

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