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Speechless: A Graphic Novel
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The weather where I currently live has been great. It’s not too uncomfortably warm. So for today’s review, I grabbed a graphic novel ARC (thank you so much to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions) and headed out to sit on my patio area in the nice but not too warm weather, and sat down to read. I read this book in one sitting while soaking in some vitamin D and fresh air.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Mira is starting middle school today, which is a huge deal for her. Mira does not speak ever in school, but this year she is determined to try on day one. Middle school is going to be a new chapter for her, and she is going to start by speaking to her classmates and teachers. But quickly into the day, people are already speaking for her, telling teachers and new classmates that she does not speak at all. Mira is frustrated, but at least when she goes home, she can go up to her room and work on her passion. Stop motion filmmaking. She is really good at it and spends all her free time working on new videos. She has a small YouTube channel, and this year she is going to make posters and put them up at school before anyone can see her. Fortunately, this plan works out, but she is still unable to talk at school. But when a teacher calls home and explains to her parents they are shocked to learn that she does not speak at school ever. Now they are taking her to therapy. Mira’s therapist is very kind and is helping her to work through what she has since learned is a form of mutism. But in the meantime, maybe Mira can still make some friends.
I absolutely loved this graphic novel. I loved watching Mira create movies and grow into her own outspoken person slowly. The video creation idea was incredibly cool, and I think something many kids are interested in (with TikTok and YouTube being all over). Additionally, I love the illustrations and the colors. I definitely recommend giving this graphic novel a try!
Goodreads Rating: 5 Stars
***Thank you so much to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
The weather where I currently live has been great. It’s not too uncomfortably warm. So for today’s review, I grabbed a graphic novel ARC (thank you so much to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions) and headed out to sit on my patio area in the nice but not too warm weather, and sat down to read. I read this book in one sitting while soaking in some vitamin D and fresh air.
SPOILERS AHEAD
Mira is starting middle school today, which is a huge deal for her. Mira does not speak ever in school, but this year she is determined to try on day one. Middle school is going to be a new chapter for her, and she is going to start by speaking to her classmates and teachers. But quickly into the day, people are already speaking for her, telling teachers and new classmates that she does not speak at all. Mira is frustrated, but at least when she goes home, she can go up to her room and work on her passion. Stop motion filmmaking. She is really good at it and spends all her free time working on new videos. She has a small YouTube channel, and this year she is going to make posters and put them up at school before anyone can see her. Fortunately, this plan works out, but she is still unable to talk at school. But when a teacher calls home and explains to her parents they are shocked to learn that she does not speak at school ever. Now they are taking her to therapy. Mira’s therapist is very kind and is helping her to work through what she has since learned is a form of mutism. But in the meantime, maybe Mira can still make some friends.
I absolutely loved this graphic novel. I loved watching Mira create movies and grow into her own outspoken person slowly. The video creation idea was incredibly cool, and I think something many kids are interested in (with TikTok and YouTube being all over). Additionally, I love the illustrations and the colors. I definitely recommend giving this graphic novel a try!
Goodreads Rating: 5 Stars
***Thank you so much to the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
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Reading Progress
July 7, 2025
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Started Reading
July 7, 2025
– Shelved
July 11, 2025
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Finished Reading
