Oddly Normal Book 3 gets 3.5 Stars {middle grade fiction, graphic novel}

"Belief itself can be a powerful tool."

"With belief and desire you can change the face of the world."

Oddly Normal Book 3 by Otis Fampton is full of some gem quotes, colorful and fun illustrations, and a series that leaves you wanting more.

I give Oddly Normal Book 3 3.5 out of 5 stars.  I liked the overall concept of having the desire to do something and believing you can do it.  I love that the Oddly is finding out who she is and building her self esteem and confidence.  I love the colorful illustrations; I love that the illustrations truly enhance the story.

I didn't love how choppy the writing was.  I didn't love how much of the story line was dependent on knowing and remembering the first two books in the series.  I didn't love the major cliffhanger at the end; I feel ending a story with a cliffhanger is a lazy writing.  I felt the book was very action based with very little character development.

There were definitely things I didn't love, but there are aspects of the book that I think make this book really great for girls who don't like to read aka reluctant readers.  Oddly Normal is a fast read, with short text, and colorful pages.  Therefore, if a child wants to read this series (which you must definitely read in series order), even though I don't think the writing is as good as some other books, you let a child read it.  Being motivated to read a story is more important than the quality of the writing or the reading level of the book/reader.  Motivation is huge!  Do all you can to increase children's motivation to read.

Oddly Normal Book 3 is a fun fast fantasy read, and a great option for a reluctant reader in your life.

Happy Fast Fantasy Graphic Novel Reading! 


Oddly Normal Book 3 by Otis Frampton
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Best For: 9 - 13 year olds, 4th though 8th grade girls
Worth a Check Out: Yes, but read them in order!
Buy It or Not: If you have a girl fantasy fan then yes.
Read Aloud: Not a great read aloud b/c it's a graphic novel series.
Lesson Ideas: Believe in yourself



I received this book from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my review and honest opinion.  All of my thoughts, opinions, and words are my own.