Amelia Rules! The World is Crazy, is a graphic novel written by Jimmy Gownley. This graphic design novel is about a girl named Amelia whose parents get divorced, and she has to move to a new small town. She does not know anyone, however she starts to meet unique new friends. A group of kids from diffrent personalities become great friends.
Is this a good book?
Yes, I think students would enjoy this book becasue it is set up like comic strips. The story has a great moral, which is to don't be afraid to meet new friends, even when they are different from you.
Did the main character overcome a problem?
Yes, the main character conquers her problem about being lonely and having no friends in her new town. She now has a great group of friends.
Did I feel like I was in the same time and place?
The book was very relateable, in the way that sometimes its hard starting fresh in a new place.
Did the character seem real?
Yes, she was very relateable and would be for middle schoolers.
Lexile Level: GN520L (Ages 8 to 12)
Allegory: Being mean and cruel like Rhonda is not as rewarding as being a nice person.
Onomatopoeia: This graphic novel uses words like SLAM SLAM STOMP!
Simile: Rhonda says to Amelia, "You smell like butt!"
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Mini Lesson: Writing response- Have you ever been new in a situation? new school? new team? How did you feel? What did you think? (will right about and share with class if comfortable)
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