A Perfect View

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, Brunswick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 8, 2017

Review

Cici's is special; she is a fairy who sees the world differently. In the third book in this appealing graphic novel series, Cici is preparing to go on her annual camping trip with her father. Cici's abuela is worried that now that Cici has fairy sight going out in nature could be overwhelming. With the characteristic confidence of a child, Cici assures her grandmother that she is fine and ready for anything that might happen. She has been camping many times. What could go wrong? Turns out, everything. Rain, a closed beach, and lost marshmallows threaten to ruin the entire trip, not to mention the forest creature who keeps popping up at the worst times. Finally, Cici has to come to terms with the reality of the trip rather than the vision that she had for it. A gentle exploration of expectations and managing disappointment. Bright illustrations, magic, and a main character that readers can root for make this a nice choice for early readers.

Overall Book Score: good