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I have never read a graphic novel geared toward young readers, and this book was a pleasant surprise. Babymouse: Queen of the World tells the story of a young mouse who always feels second (or third) class compared to her classmate, Felicia Furrypaws. Babymouse is left with a decision to make: how far will she go to be friends with Felicia and the “in” crowd? Does she have to change herself to be popular, or can she find contentment right where she is?
The drawings are cute and detailed, all done in pink, black, and white. Babymouse is a heroine who will appeal to young girls. She’s not perfect (she has naturally curly whiskers while Felicia’s are beautifully straight) and wants so much to be accepted for who she is. The illustrations are clever and funny, pulling the reader into the story and providing a moral in a unique way that girls will completely identify with.
I gave this book to my fourth-grade neighbor to read for her opinion. She liked the overall story, but found it to be “a little boring.” She thought that it could have been longer and had more things happening. She is looking forward to reading the next book in the series, though, and is willing to give additional books a chance. Based on this feedback, I would say that the book would be more for readers at the younger end of the age spectrum. Parents looking for graphic novels geared toward young girls will be pleased with Babymouse: Queen of the World and should definitely pick it up for their own princesses and queens.
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Babymouse: Queen of the World!