“I can’t believe that this book was written by a 12-year-old girl!”

“I can’t believe that this book was written by a 12-year-old girl!”

From Dream on goodreads.com:

Geeky Fab 5 Vol. 3 : DOGgone CATastrophe is the story about a group of five girls named Geeky Fab 5 who are on a mission to find ways to save animals since the storm occurred and caused such damage to the animal shelter. This book is easy to read and enjoy. In addition, the drawings are also wonderful.

(I can’t believe that this book was written by 12-year-old girl! ?)

Rich Reviews: Mystery of the Missing Monarchs is a “fun little adventure.”

Rich Reviews: Mystery of the Missing Monarchs is a “fun little adventure.”

From the First Comics News Website:

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Comments: “Chapter One: Follow the Bouncing Ball…” The Geeky Fab 5 are Lucy Munroe, Marina, A.J., Sofia and Zara. Plus Hubble the cat. The girls end up going exploring in the woods as they look for a lost ball. The girls are shown having fun just hanging out together.

“Chapter Two: Caterpillars, Butterflies, and Bees! Oh, My!” The girls here learn about butterflies and bees and their situation in the world which is not good.

“Chapter Three: A Totally Tubular Caterpillar” The girls are enjoying the little park area they found. It does make a great hangout area. The scenery looks good outside.

“Chapter Four: Going Buggy” We continue to follow the girls as the caterpillars are growing into butterflies. The girls are shown having fun. Then the unthinkable happens. How will the Geeky Fab 5 act?

“Chapter Five: Double Trouble For The Garden and Hubble” Well we find out who wants to destroy the butteries and bees secret garden. The kids do not take it laying down they act. They speak up.

“Chapter Six: Bad Guys” The bulldozer is in place and ready to go. The girls have no idea what to do but they do want to do something to save the butterflies and bees.

“Chapter Seven: People Power” The Fab 5 do not accept defeat instead they turn it around. These girls do not know how to quit. It is admirable to see them in action.

“Chapter Eight: Bee Bold. Bee Brave. Bee Fierce.” This chapter brings everything together.

This book is written and drawn for a younger audience but could be enjoyed by any age. If you like a fun little adventure with cute kids and one really cute cat you would love this.

“Our verdict: Get it.”

“Our verdict: Get it.”

“Co-author Lucy Lareau is 12, and this book just might prove that children know what other children want to read.

Our verdict: Get It.”

“Wish I could give it more than 5 stars!”

A 10-out-of-10 read!

From Skyler on Amazon.com:

“I highly recommend this book if you have middle school age girls interested in STEM. It’s beautifully illustrated as well as diverse… 10/10 read.”

“Themes of female empowerment resonate throughout …”

“Themes of female empowerment resonate throughout …”

From Publisher’s Weekly:

In this graphic novel debut from 12-year-old Lucy Lareau and her mother, protagonist Lucy and her confident older sister, Marina, have just moved to Normal, Ill. Lucy has some new-school jitters, but she immediately makes friends at Earhart Elementary with fellow fourth graders Sofia, a glitter-obsessed computer coder; A.J., who loves to build things; and Zara, a singer and math enthusiast. Comics artist Jampole illustrates the story with upbeat graphics that emphasize each character’s distinctive traits, while the Lareaus cheerfully detail how the capable friends bond over their “geek” pride while raising funds to design and build a new school playground.

Themes of female empowerment resonate throughout the episodic chapters, though the dialogue can be didactic: Marina offhandedly informs her mother, “Yeah, girls are coding now. They design games, and solve all kinds of problems…. Just a heads-up, NASA is training women astronauts right now for Mars!” The Geeky Fab 5 might take a cue from the more authentically portrayed Lumberjanes, but fans will look forward to seeing what the protagonists get up to next.

Ages 7–11.