I haven’t read the original Babymouse series but from what I understand, they are purely graphic novels and meant for younger kids. This new Babymouse series follows the Diary of a Wimpy Kid format, with a mix of text and graphics. I found some of the drawings hard to understand – the lines were too think so I couldn’t make out all of the details. However, I was still able to follow the story.

Babymouse joins her middle school’s film club because she wants to make a sweeping epic movie. She may be a little too zealous in her role as director. Will her team stick by her even though she is too demanding and bossy at times?

This was a cute little story with a good message but I don’t think it is at the middle school reading level. Even though it’s set in a middle school, I would classify it as a middle grade book for 3rd and 4th graders and recommend it for them. ( )

Good Premise Need Work
The characters and setting will appeal to younger readers. The main plot is about Babymouse making a movie. However, it read like a bunch of bits and pieces put together with little thought to scene transitions. For example, it jumped from her working on a computer to trying to open a locker to sitting down in front of a monitor. The sentence structure needed editing in several areas.

I received this book through a Publisher's promotional giveaway. Although encouraged as a courtesy to provide feedback, I was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )