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Oddly Normal
Oddly Normal is a 10-year old girl with the most unfortunate name and the luck to go with it. The product of a unique mixed-marriage (her mother is a witch and her father is human), Oddly has grown up between cultures and she is the proverbial outsider. On her 10th birthday, her parents mysteriously disappear and she is left in the care of her great Aunt, a citizen of a fantastical place called Fignation.
128 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2006
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July 21, 2016
2/5 stars
Meet Oddly Normal, a ten-year-old girl with pointed ears and green hair-a half-witch who will be the first to tell you that having a mother from a magical land called Fignation and a father from Earth doesn't make it easy to make friends at school! On her tenth birthday, she blows out her cake's candles and makes a disastrous wish. Now, Oddly must travel to Fignation to uncover the mystery of her parents' disappearance. Join Oddly as she navigates a strange new school, monstrous bullies, and Evil itself on an unforgettable fantasy adventure through the vibrant world of Fignation.
Honestly this book just wasn't for me. I didn't enjoy the art style, the writing style, the plot, characters, or really anything about it. I wanted to set it down numerous times but found myself just a little curious about how it ends. Newsflash it doesn't resolve anything! The end of the book left me just as confused as the beginning did.
The art style was very basic. There wasn't much to hate about it but there wasn't anything to love about it. It was average and like the title states "oddly normal". The color pallet that was chosen for this book was okay. The colors themselves aren't my favorite, lots of dull dark colors, but it fit the book and the main character, Oddly Normal's, view on life.
The writing style was my least favorite part of this graphic novel. It was complex and simple at the same time. Nothing was explained, the grandmother was the main culprit of the complex dialogue. She would ramble and ramble about magic and different spells that really didn't have anything to do with the plot that I know of, even though I'm still confused about the overall plot of this novel. Then Oddly was very very basic when it came to dialogue. She was basically a talking parrot. I understand that this series is most likely geared towards a younger audience but in the long run they were either dumbing it down too much or not enough. There was no happy medium.
None of the characters were fully introduced our expanded upon. They were basically just thrown into the story and the authors hoped we either wouldn't know they were new or that we would magically know their entire life story in a blink of an eye. Honestly the characters were pretty static and no one really grabbed my attention.
This graphic novel was not for me. I ended up giving it to my little sister and she was bored with it after a couple of pages. Not going to lie I was a little disappointed since I had heard a few good reviews. From the characters to the overall style of the book I was not impressed. All in all I do not plan on revisiting this series or author.
Meet Oddly Normal, a ten-year-old girl with pointed ears and green hair-a half-witch who will be the first to tell you that having a mother from a magical land called Fignation and a father from Earth doesn't make it easy to make friends at school! On her tenth birthday, she blows out her cake's candles and makes a disastrous wish. Now, Oddly must travel to Fignation to uncover the mystery of her parents' disappearance. Join Oddly as she navigates a strange new school, monstrous bullies, and Evil itself on an unforgettable fantasy adventure through the vibrant world of Fignation.
Honestly this book just wasn't for me. I didn't enjoy the art style, the writing style, the plot, characters, or really anything about it. I wanted to set it down numerous times but found myself just a little curious about how it ends. Newsflash it doesn't resolve anything! The end of the book left me just as confused as the beginning did.
The art style was very basic. There wasn't much to hate about it but there wasn't anything to love about it. It was average and like the title states "oddly normal". The color pallet that was chosen for this book was okay. The colors themselves aren't my favorite, lots of dull dark colors, but it fit the book and the main character, Oddly Normal's, view on life.
The writing style was my least favorite part of this graphic novel. It was complex and simple at the same time. Nothing was explained, the grandmother was the main culprit of the complex dialogue. She would ramble and ramble about magic and different spells that really didn't have anything to do with the plot that I know of, even though I'm still confused about the overall plot of this novel. Then Oddly was very very basic when it came to dialogue. She was basically a talking parrot. I understand that this series is most likely geared towards a younger audience but in the long run they were either dumbing it down too much or not enough. There was no happy medium.
None of the characters were fully introduced our expanded upon. They were basically just thrown into the story and the authors hoped we either wouldn't know they were new or that we would magically know their entire life story in a blink of an eye. Honestly the characters were pretty static and no one really grabbed my attention.
This graphic novel was not for me. I ended up giving it to my little sister and she was bored with it after a couple of pages. Not going to lie I was a little disappointed since I had heard a few good reviews. From the characters to the overall style of the book I was not impressed. All in all I do not plan on revisiting this series or author.
April 18, 2015
'Oddly Normal' by Otis Frampton is a pretty adorable graphic novel about a girl from two worlds who doesn't really fit into either. And she has a name that is odd, but not normal.
Oddly Normal is a soon to be 10-year old. She has green hair and pointed ears because her father is human and he mother is a witch. This makes her stand out among the kids at school. When her parents (and house) disappear, she is left in the care of her loopy aunt (on her mother's side) who whisks her off to a place called Fignation. Oddly has always been told she can't survive there, but she soon finds it a wondrous place. When her aunt makes her go to school, she finds that she doesn't really fit in here either. Will she and her aunt be able to figure out what happened to her parents (and her house)? We don't find out in this volume, but it's still a fun journey.
This collects the first 5 volumes of the ongoing series, and all the original cover art is collected at the end. The story doesn't finish in this volume, but it's still a good ride. Otis Frampton's storytelling and art are in good form here. It looks like this was a Kickstarter project, so a lot of other folks think this as good as I did.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Image Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Oddly Normal is a soon to be 10-year old. She has green hair and pointed ears because her father is human and he mother is a witch. This makes her stand out among the kids at school. When her parents (and house) disappear, she is left in the care of her loopy aunt (on her mother's side) who whisks her off to a place called Fignation. Oddly has always been told she can't survive there, but she soon finds it a wondrous place. When her aunt makes her go to school, she finds that she doesn't really fit in here either. Will she and her aunt be able to figure out what happened to her parents (and her house)? We don't find out in this volume, but it's still a fun journey.
This collects the first 5 volumes of the ongoing series, and all the original cover art is collected at the end. The story doesn't finish in this volume, but it's still a good ride. Otis Frampton's storytelling and art are in good form here. It looks like this was a Kickstarter project, so a lot of other folks think this as good as I did.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Image Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
October 20, 2008
Synopsis
As if being an outcast at school, ignored by her parents and half witch weren't enough trouble, Oddly Normal accidentally wishes her parents into oblivion. She must then go with her aunt to Fignation to try to bring them back. While she doesn't fit in to this strange world any better, she does learn a few family secrets and a bit about her own existence.
Review
Oddly Normal is your typical story of misfit who discovers her birthright only to still be a misfit. But this humorous, high-paced story is highly entertaining. The pictures are colorful and set the darkly comic mood. The tale twists through mysteries and familiar monster stories. Oddly is a sympathetic character to whom children will be able to relate. The surprise climax and somber ending leave the reader wanting more.
Critical Reviews
Boolkist
This short review gives a quick overview of the plot, graphics and tone of the book. It mentions the target audience as being comic book fans, which is helpful since not all readers relate to the graphic novel format. But nowhere does it state an intended age group.
No other reviews.
Other Bibliographic Information
Published in 2006 by Viper Comics
Pages: 108
Ages: 8-11
As if being an outcast at school, ignored by her parents and half witch weren't enough trouble, Oddly Normal accidentally wishes her parents into oblivion. She must then go with her aunt to Fignation to try to bring them back. While she doesn't fit in to this strange world any better, she does learn a few family secrets and a bit about her own existence.
Review
Oddly Normal is your typical story of misfit who discovers her birthright only to still be a misfit. But this humorous, high-paced story is highly entertaining. The pictures are colorful and set the darkly comic mood. The tale twists through mysteries and familiar monster stories. Oddly is a sympathetic character to whom children will be able to relate. The surprise climax and somber ending leave the reader wanting more.
Critical Reviews
Boolkist
This short review gives a quick overview of the plot, graphics and tone of the book. It mentions the target audience as being comic book fans, which is helpful since not all readers relate to the graphic novel format. But nowhere does it state an intended age group.
No other reviews.
Other Bibliographic Information
Published in 2006 by Viper Comics
Pages: 108
Ages: 8-11
September 16, 2012
Oddly Normal is another kid at a magic school story, although in this twist, the kid in question, Oddly Normal, who has wished away her parents and been taken to the magical realm of fignation to live, has no magic powers whatsoever, and while passively in search of her parents, is not actively involved in any quests, world-saving or otherwise.
The art is fun, if cartoony (as expected in an all ages book), and the story is interesting enough. We're playing with the entire monster deck here: zombies, vampires, werewolves, etc. We're neither limited to a few types, nor are we tied to earth. I really enjoyed this, I just couldn't go higher than a three without more to go on. It's a great beginning but, although the volume has three chapters is it four? More? I don't remember, not too many), but it reads like the prologue or first chapter of a book I'm intrigued, but I don't know enough yet to even really have a valid opinion.
The art is fun, if cartoony (as expected in an all ages book), and the story is interesting enough. We're playing with the entire monster deck here: zombies, vampires, werewolves, etc. We're neither limited to a few types, nor are we tied to earth. I really enjoyed this, I just couldn't go higher than a three without more to go on. It's a great beginning but, although the volume has three chapters is it four? More? I don't remember, not too many), but it reads like the prologue or first chapter of a book I'm intrigued, but I don't know enough yet to even really have a valid opinion.
January 3, 2017
Pretty cute, but rough around the edges
June 17, 2018
This was a bit surreal reading it. I really enjoy the more recent editions and can see why and how it was developed. This version has potential, but nowhere near the spark and joy that the new one does. Also, I appreciate the development in art style for the updated books.
December 2, 2008
Title: Oddly Normal: Volume 1
Author: Otis Frampton
Publisher: Viper Comics, 112 pp, 2006
Audience: Children
Format: Juvenile graphic novel
Description: Oddly Normal is about young girl who is a half witch with green hair and pointed ears. Her mother is a witch and her father is human. On her 10th birthday, she accidentally makes a wish that her parents would just disappear. Her wish actually comes true and her parents disappear so she goes to live with her great-aunt in Fignation.
Personal Review:
I found this graphic novel to have a simple story that has a similar story element that gets rid of the parents in the very beginning of the story. What you have is a young girl who is searching for herself and trying to find a balance between being both a witch and human. She finds friends in Fignation but also enemies. She struggled to fit in and was an outcast at school but in Fignation, she learns to become comfortable about herself. The story shows how the character develops from an emotionally disturbed young girl to a more mature young woman that learns to be confident in herself. The graphic novel has its own unique illustrative feel to it that makes its style unique and interesting. You can clearly see the main character’s unique attributes of green hair and pointed ears. You can see the humor in the story and in the character’s ironic name, Oddly Normal.
Citation of 2 critical sources:
Tina Coleman’s Booklist review calls this graphic novel a fanciful world of witchcraft and imagination. She also calls Frampton’s art refreshingly quirky with strong lines and bold use of color. I found this review to be extremely helpful in that it immediately pointed out the unique heritage of the main character and how she had struggled to fit in.
The School Library Journal’s review mentions how kids will easily relate to Oddly's struggle to become comfortable in her own skin. This review was effective in that it pointed out how younger kids can relate to the story and with the character.
Author: Otis Frampton
Publisher: Viper Comics, 112 pp, 2006
Audience: Children
Format: Juvenile graphic novel
Description: Oddly Normal is about young girl who is a half witch with green hair and pointed ears. Her mother is a witch and her father is human. On her 10th birthday, she accidentally makes a wish that her parents would just disappear. Her wish actually comes true and her parents disappear so she goes to live with her great-aunt in Fignation.
Personal Review:
I found this graphic novel to have a simple story that has a similar story element that gets rid of the parents in the very beginning of the story. What you have is a young girl who is searching for herself and trying to find a balance between being both a witch and human. She finds friends in Fignation but also enemies. She struggled to fit in and was an outcast at school but in Fignation, she learns to become comfortable about herself. The story shows how the character develops from an emotionally disturbed young girl to a more mature young woman that learns to be confident in herself. The graphic novel has its own unique illustrative feel to it that makes its style unique and interesting. You can clearly see the main character’s unique attributes of green hair and pointed ears. You can see the humor in the story and in the character’s ironic name, Oddly Normal.
Citation of 2 critical sources:
Tina Coleman’s Booklist review calls this graphic novel a fanciful world of witchcraft and imagination. She also calls Frampton’s art refreshingly quirky with strong lines and bold use of color. I found this review to be extremely helpful in that it immediately pointed out the unique heritage of the main character and how she had struggled to fit in.
The School Library Journal’s review mentions how kids will easily relate to Oddly's struggle to become comfortable in her own skin. This review was effective in that it pointed out how younger kids can relate to the story and with the character.
January 7, 2014
Oddly Normal is a 128 page graphic novel written and illustrated by Otis Frampton. Oddly normal is a young girl who dreams of living a normal life. Born to a human father and a witch from Fignation, an alternate world full of magical beings, Oddly has green hair, pointed ears, and an extreme sensitivity to rain. Her unique features are often the targets of taunts at her school. On her tenth birthday Oddly comes home to find her parents preparing a party for her. In a moment of frustration Oddly wishes that her parents disappear and runs out to the to swing set in her yard. Suddenly, she falls to ground with the swings disappearing underneath her and watches as her house vanishes before her eyes. Sensing trouble her aunt from Fignation appears and takes Oddly back to her other world. In Fignation Oddly goes on a path to self discovery while continuing to search for parents. Her progress is slowed when an evil force threatens to destroy what is left in her life. Overall I thought this graphic novel was okay. When I chose this book I thought it would be a witty read mainly for the young adult audience. Although there were some funny moments in this book, I felt like the author's audience was not well defined and the plot did not have a solid direction. The author's writing lacked descriptive details and variation. This novel starts out interesting and then a series of events that seem pointless and unrelated to one another occur for the rest of the novel. The novel ends with a rather confusing cliffhanger that did little to make me want to read the next book in the series. I was ultimately left with more questions than answers at the end. Although the plot lacks direction, Frampton makes up for this in his illustrations which are dark and vibrant at the same time. The illustrations that accompany the text are simple, yet rich with enough details that enhance what is going on each scene. I would not recommend this novel to people who are looking for a more descriptive read but I would recommend this novel to people who like to explore different illustrative styles.
August 23, 2010
SUMMARY: Oddly Normal endures many of the same trials that other 10-year-olds do, such as unpleasant school bus rides and torments from her peers. Perhaps her green hair and pointed ears contribute to why her classmates treat her the way they do, but that can't be helped when your mother is a witch and your father is a human. Oddly feels that she does not belong, neither where she lives now, or in the mysterious land of Fignation, where her mother came from. During her 10th "birthday party", she wishes her parents would disappear...and they do! Oddly is quickly whisked by her aunt to the previously forbidden Fignation, and soon becomes embroiled in running from new enemies, and confronting a great evil.
EVALUATION: While Oddly does feel out of place, she is able to find some comfort and distraction in her new group of friends: Ragnar, a hunchback; Misty, a ghost; and Reggie, a junior Frankenstein's monster. I liked that even monster-based middle schools have the standard stereotypes, including the reject group, and the school bully and his cronies. The story feels a little like an early Harry Potter novel, in that Oddly, like Harry, is struggling to deal with her powers, and goes on adventures trying to determine what exactly is going on with her strange teacher and the troublemakers at her school.
WHY I WOULD INCLUDE IT: Oddly is a wonderful depiction of a young tween who learns to stand up for herself, without stepping on anyone else in the process. This book should be equally enjoyed by both boys and girls. The story flows quickly and easily, with some humor sprinkled into the mix. I'm a fan of this style of drawing, and I think tweens will appreciate it and the color work.
EVALUATION: While Oddly does feel out of place, she is able to find some comfort and distraction in her new group of friends: Ragnar, a hunchback; Misty, a ghost; and Reggie, a junior Frankenstein's monster. I liked that even monster-based middle schools have the standard stereotypes, including the reject group, and the school bully and his cronies. The story feels a little like an early Harry Potter novel, in that Oddly, like Harry, is struggling to deal with her powers, and goes on adventures trying to determine what exactly is going on with her strange teacher and the troublemakers at her school.
WHY I WOULD INCLUDE IT: Oddly is a wonderful depiction of a young tween who learns to stand up for herself, without stepping on anyone else in the process. This book should be equally enjoyed by both boys and girls. The story flows quickly and easily, with some humor sprinkled into the mix. I'm a fan of this style of drawing, and I think tweens will appreciate it and the color work.
January 24, 2010
I chose Oddly Normal for my Picture Books as Sequential Art class because it was on the Graphic Novels shelf in the children's section. It is definitely a comic book with all the comic conventions. It began as a webcomic, just like Copper by Kazu Kibuishi. I had no idea that this was a trend in children's literature, and only found out about Copper from some notes on the ALA convention that my professor sent me.
It is published by Viper Comics, and they have a few thoughts on their blog about what they call "all-ages" content:
Viper’s all ages imprint. So you ask yourself why all ages? and I’ll tell you that’s a very good question. All ages because I have an 8 year old who is my biggest fan, plus not to mention I just can’t help but remember many days while in elementary rushing home to catch the cartoons on tv. Better yet I remember Saturday mornings when I’d get up early just to catch the Saturday Morning cartoons. All ages content have something special in that its something both a parent can enjoy as well as the child. All ages material taps into that inner innocence while allowing us to remember those days where my biggest worry was whether to play outside or stay inside and watch TV. For us all ages content is something we want parents to experience with their children in which reading bedtime stories is cool, or just sitting reading a book.
It is published by Viper Comics, and they have a few thoughts on their blog about what they call "all-ages" content:
Viper’s all ages imprint. So you ask yourself why all ages? and I’ll tell you that’s a very good question. All ages because I have an 8 year old who is my biggest fan, plus not to mention I just can’t help but remember many days while in elementary rushing home to catch the cartoons on tv. Better yet I remember Saturday mornings when I’d get up early just to catch the Saturday Morning cartoons. All ages content have something special in that its something both a parent can enjoy as well as the child. All ages material taps into that inner innocence while allowing us to remember those days where my biggest worry was whether to play outside or stay inside and watch TV. For us all ages content is something we want parents to experience with their children in which reading bedtime stories is cool, or just sitting reading a book.
August 5, 2007
Another item I borrowed from my local branch of the public library.
Here is what I wrote back in my blog as part of a post about various graphic novels I read:
"This is the first volume of a series, and I highly recommend it. Though mostly for young readers, I think any reader of graphic novels will enjoy it. Oddly Normal is a young girl of mixed heritage: her mother is a witch, and her father is a human. When on her birthday, she makes a wish common to many kids in a brief disgruntled moment, her parents actually disappear. Her great aunt comes to care for her, taking her to Fignation to live. While there, it seems the challenges of school never change as there are friends to be made and enemies to avoid. In the meantime, Oddly has to find her parents. And why is that teacher giving extra credit to everyone else? Find that out and more in this series. A light and entertaining read."
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Here is what I wrote back in my blog as part of a post about various graphic novels I read:
"This is the first volume of a series, and I highly recommend it. Though mostly for young readers, I think any reader of graphic novels will enjoy it. Oddly Normal is a young girl of mixed heritage: her mother is a witch, and her father is a human. When on her birthday, she makes a wish common to many kids in a brief disgruntled moment, her parents actually disappear. Her great aunt comes to care for her, taking her to Fignation to live. While there, it seems the challenges of school never change as there are friends to be made and enemies to avoid. In the meantime, Oddly has to find her parents. And why is that teacher giving extra credit to everyone else? Find that out and more in this series. A light and entertaining read."
Find the complete post here:
[http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/20...]
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April 21, 2014Although this book is meant for a younger audience I still found in exciting to read. It is about this girl name Oddly Normal who lives in our world but is half witch half human. She doesn't fit into the human society well, so for her 10th birthday she wished that her parents didn't exist any more because they made her life hard to live in. The next day Oddly woke up to no parents, her aunt (who is a witch) arrived at her house the next day with a belated birthday gift. Oddly then told her auth about how she wished for her parents away, her aunt then brought Oddly into the fantasy world, Fantasia, where not half blood had ever been before. Oddly was then surrounded by people like her, people that were different. Oddly's aunt still made her go to school while she figured out how to get Oddly's parents back into the world. The book kept me interested, and I enjoyed looking at the illustrations because they were nicely colored and showed a lot of expression. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys comics and a bit of mystery.
March 8, 2015
Oddly Normal is a 10 year old girl whose mother is a witch from a place called Fignation and her father a "normal." With her green hair and pointy chin and ears she is an outcast at school. On her birthday she wishes that her parents would disappear and when they do she finds herself in Fignation with her aunt. Culture shock and chaos ensues and Oddly Normal struggles to fit in here too. Though this graphic novel is considered all-ages it is really perfect for the 9+ girl or boy and up, but not for adults. There are witches, fairy tale characters, monsters and the like who will keep most kids interested and involved. The comic reads beautifully on Bluefire Reader app. The colors are saturated and Book 1 has a mysterious, spooky feel. It is short and just when it seemed that the action in Fignation starts the comic was over.
Thank you NetGallay for giving me the opportunity to review this book.
Thank you NetGallay for giving me the opportunity to review this book.
July 23, 2016
You probably have never heard of this book in your life. I never heard of it until I found it at a library bag sale and thought it would be okay. I only read it for part of a challenge (find a book with less than 500 ratings). While it's not terrible, Oddly Normal is very forgettable. It started as a web comic until becoming a full fledged graphic novel (though it is a mere 112 pages and can be read in what feels like minutes). It's the story of a half-witch named Oddly Normal (yes, that is her name) who wishes her parents disappear so they do. She is then sent to a middle school in a supernatural realm named Fignation where she befriends some misfits, fights some bullies and encounters an evil teacher. As you can see, this is about by the book as you can get. The artwork is okay and I admit a few of the plot points are clever but this book is most certainly not worth reading.
November 26, 2007
Color comic about a girl, Oddly Normal, who is the daughter of a witch and so she's got green skin and pointy ears. Not exactly the image you want when trying to fit in at school. She wishes on her birthday that her odd family would just disappear--and they do! Leaving her with her witchy grandma, who takes her through the mists to Fignation, the magical world of her mom's heritage. She has to go to school there, and she finally fits in! Everyone is weirder than she is! She makes friends with an Igor-like guy and a big Frankenstein's monster-looking dude, and a Ghost. Lots of fun; the teachers are odd, and one of them is definitely more interested in her than should be normal....in a sinister kind of way.
April 2, 2008
Completely charming beginning to a series -- much funnier, wittier, and thought-provoking than I would have expected. Oddly Normal is a half-witch, half-human who wishes her parents would just disappear -- and it really happens! When her aunt takes her to live in Fignation (which is not the real world), she looks forward to escaping the woes of middle school -- only to find there are still bullies, strict teachers, and strange friends no matter what plane of reality you are on. Then there's the mystery of what really happened to her parents...and why they never told her about her links to Fignation!
Good to recommend for those who like heroines but are reading somewhere in the large gap between Babymouse and Agnes Quill.
Good to recommend for those who like heroines but are reading somewhere in the large gap between Babymouse and Agnes Quill.
July 19, 2011
I was excited that this graphic novel is a good addition to the shelves of my elementary school library! Oddly Normal is her name, and she's half witch (on her mother's side) but has no magic. She was a social outcast at her school on earth, but upon making a birthday wish for her parents to disappear, it seems that she might have orchestrated her first bit of magic. Her aunt, who showed up late to her birthday party, whisks Oddly away from earth, saying that she's in danger, and brings her to Fignation a world full of witches, ghosts, werewolves, vampires and such, but where Oddly still has to go to middle school and deal with kids who don't always play nice!
July 31, 2014
Oddly Normal never fit in at school. Her mom is a witch and her dad is human and Oddly is...odd. On her 10th birthday, her parents mysteriously disappear and her aunt arrives to take care of her and to take her to the magical land of Fignation. Oddly doesn't fit in there, either, but she does make a few friends, she learns more about her own heritage, and she has some wild adventures when confronted by some of her prejudiced schoolmates.
Graphic novel, great graphics, probably more interesting to girls but the graphics are compelling enough that some boys might also like the book. 4th grade and up.
Graphic novel, great graphics, probably more interesting to girls but the graphics are compelling enough that some boys might also like the book. 4th grade and up.
March 26, 2015
A nice simple comic. Interesting story with cute (yet awesome) artwork that is appropriate for all ages.
I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to continue the series. It is a fun short graphic novel that keeps you wondering what will happen next. Oddly Normal's character is likable and relatable.
Due to the short length of the book, some of the dialog felt rushed, but the point still got across without feeling dragged out.
A great graphic novel, especially for a young audience.
I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to continue the series. It is a fun short graphic novel that keeps you wondering what will happen next. Oddly Normal's character is likable and relatable.
Due to the short length of the book, some of the dialog felt rushed, but the point still got across without feeling dragged out.
A great graphic novel, especially for a young audience.
March 30, 2007
Oddly Normal is a 10-year-old half-witch (her dad’s human; her mom’s a witch) who accidentally wishes her parents away at the end of a lousy birthday. With her parents gone, Oddly goes to live with her great-aunt in her mother’s homeland: Fignation. It’s an adventure, a fantasy, and a great example of how much fun all-ages comics can be. And the art is amazing-—I love his coloring in particular. I’m very excited for the next volumes.
September 26, 2007
The book "Oddly Normal" is about a 10 year-old girl named Oddly Normal who has a witch as a mother and a regular man as a father. She has green hair, which is unfortunate enough for her. If that isn't bad enough, on her 10th birthday, she wishes her parents away. They disappear and her great aunt (from the magical land of "fignation") arrives, three hours late for her niece's birthday party. She takes Oddly to fignation, where the search for her parents begin. You will not be disappointed!
October 2, 2008
Oddley Normal is a 10 year old girl who wishes her parents away and, because she's half-witch, they go. She then has to go live with her aunt in a different plane of reality where she learns about her mothers history. She makes some unusual friends and has some fairly normal adventure.
Perfect for a middle school library! Perhaps a starting point for a graphic novel book club or book exchange.
Perfect for a middle school library! Perhaps a starting point for a graphic novel book club or book exchange.
November 24, 2015
This is the second Oddly Normal book I've read and I like it even more than the first. I like the artwork and the story--Oddly is a misfit who doesn't really fit in at school and has a group of misfit friends who go along with her adventures.
This volume explores her transition from the Real World to Fignation and the beginning of her search for her parents.
As a middle school teacher, I would recommend this to my students.
This volume explores her transition from the Real World to Fignation and the beginning of her search for her parents.
As a middle school teacher, I would recommend this to my students.
December 6, 2016
You know, I thought I'd read this before but not much jogged my memory here, so maybe I only skimmed it. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed it this time around. It's got a great opening sequence with the parents disappearing , and the idea of being an outcast in two realms is a great one. The characters are cute, but the story doesn't pull any punches and keeps the stakes high. Ends on a great cliffhanger that makes you want to read more.
June 4, 2008
I can't help it, I love kid's graphic novels! This one was really fun with wonderful artwork. Oddly Normal is the name of the daughter of the Wicked Witch of the West from Wizard of Oz, only it has the same slant as "Wicked", i.e. the witch ain't that wicked after all, just misunderstood. Reminiscent of a younger version of "Courtney Crumrin." Highly recommended.
October 17, 2014
Easy read- This graphic novel is a great for a student that is struggling with the passion of reading. I believe that Oddly Normal would be great to young girls that do not like reading or that are struggling with reading. Following the female main character through her adventures could help encourage them to want keep reading!
August 7, 2015
Saddled with the name Oddly Normal, a young girl struggles to fit in with the normal world. Her mother is a witch and her father is a human. When a wish goes awry, her parents disappear and Oddly goes with her great aunt to her mother's home world, Fignation. She thinks she will finally fit in but she still struggles to do so. A great graphic novel for Tweens. JM (Utica)
November 20, 2015
A decent enough read about a unique girl coming into a greater sense of self. I appreciate the new art Frampton is bringing to the table; that's a definite upgrade. The characters are interesting and entertaining, but there's not a ton of real development or depth. Even in Oddly, her evolution felt surface-level. Given that, I would peg this more for 4th or 5th graders than middle school.
February 3, 2016
I usually don't get into graphic novels, but I loved this. Oddly Normal is adorable, and there are pieces of this that remind me of Harry Potter a bit. I was sucked in to her life and the new world that opens up to her.
I also found that Oddly Normal volumes #1-#10 are all available as ebooks so I think I'm going to be reading the whole series! =)
I also found that Oddly Normal volumes #1-#10 are all available as ebooks so I think I'm going to be reading the whole series! =)
April 29, 2009
Oddly, a 10 year old half-witch, half-human, finally fits in at school. She has moved to Fignation, where her mom came from. Unfortunately, she had to disappear her parents to get there. Or was it really all her fault?
You might find out by reading this generally cute comic.
You might find out by reading this generally cute comic.
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