Manu: A Graphic Novel | 
pickCute middle-grade graphic novel depicting the shenanigans Manu gets into at her school for magic in the Dominican Republic. Nice demonstration of how Catholic religious beliefs co-exist with belief in witchcraft and demons. I also appreciate the twist on the chosen one trope that keeps this from feeling too much like Harry Potter.
pickRaised from a young age by the Sisters of a magical boarding school - Manu is extraordinarily naturally gifted but is prone to wandering off and getting into scapes. She doesn‘t fit in particularly well with the other girls who resent her natural ability and mischievous ways. When Manu‘s powers go haywire - it‘s up to everyone to work together to save Manu and the town, from destruction. Loved the art in this gentle book about friendship.
pickCute art, a bored/overpowered/mischievous main character, and an interesting setting (plus queer undertones). I liked the simple story, and enjoyed reading a book set in a catholic school where the focus was on serving a community rather than a boarder line fanatic religious devotion. I‘d have liked seeing more exploration in why Manu loses her powers. Over all, a cute middle grade read. #Comic #MiddleGrade #Magic
Ok, what do you think, #LMPBC Group M? I‘m back from the bookstore with these 3 and another copy of Amulet 1 because my copies at school keep disappearing. . . I think the kids are eating that book! 😂
Anyhoo, my options:
📚Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova (because my Ss love Raina T types)
📚Manu by Kelly Fernandez (Fantasy, magic school prank goes wrong)
📚The Ghoul Next Door by Cullen Bunn & Cat Farris
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