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Suee and the Shadow #1A
Suee and the Shadow, Part 1
Suee, who never did have many friends to begin with (by choice, she insists) suddenly has to contend with a most unexpected companion: her shadow, who talks too much and has a mind of its own. Suee’s troubles began when she passed out in the school exhibit room on her first day after hearing a strange voice speaking to her from the darkness.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 20, 2013
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March 30, 2014
"The sweeter the dream, the more bitter the reality is.
I'd rather have nightmares."
Suee Lee considers herself an average twelve-year-old girl, though in reality, she is precocious beyond belief. She's a very private person who does NOT like to talk about her missing mother.
Forced to move to Outskirtsville, her first day of school doesn't go smoothly. After an awkward encounter with some popular girls, she hears a voice calling to her from a closet. Once she's inside, the voice tells her that it, too, has no mother.
Then, Suee is horrified to see a group of eerie children.
Aaaaaaaa!
And NOW...her shadow is talking to her. It's just as smart-mouthed as Suee which leads to some fun with an argument over who's really in charge.
Cleverly plotted, great graphics and an involving mystery.
The only downside? It ends with a major, MAJOR cliffhanger.
Grrrr!
There had BETTER BE a volume two!
I'd rather have nightmares."
Suee Lee considers herself an average twelve-year-old girl, though in reality, she is precocious beyond belief. She's a very private person who does NOT like to talk about her missing mother.
Forced to move to Outskirtsville, her first day of school doesn't go smoothly. After an awkward encounter with some popular girls, she hears a voice calling to her from a closet. Once she's inside, the voice tells her that it, too, has no mother.
Then, Suee is horrified to see a group of eerie children.
Aaaaaaaa!
And NOW...her shadow is talking to her. It's just as smart-mouthed as Suee which leads to some fun with an argument over who's really in charge.
Cleverly plotted, great graphics and an involving mystery.
The only downside? It ends with a major, MAJOR cliffhanger.
Grrrr!
There had BETTER BE a volume two!
March 18, 2013
I really enjoyed this! I just wish it explained a little bit more about why Suee is the way she is. And where her mother is. I wish it had been longer. Since this is Part 1, I'm assuming there will be more to come! I certainly hope so. Total cliffhanger!
July 1, 2015
I got this APP for free. I usually don't download books that are apps since I like reading in an eReader app. Also, they mostly feature books catering to small children.
Not this one though. The app icon was what got me to download this. It was dark, it was goth and it looks like a strange story. I was right.
I opened the app during lunch and was a bit surprised that I have it. I forgot that I downloaded it. What welcomed me as I started were the stunning graphics. I wouldn’t have cared if the story sucked since I was getting good visuals but, guess what? I liked the story! It wasn’t too middle grade. Suee is 12 years old but she can counter you like a veteran teenager. Your good ol� MC is smart, savvy and independent. I liked getting into her mind. I like her mind, basically.
This is your typical creepy middle-grade book with apparent bad guys and good guys, your typical badass goth MC with her typical ‘army� of unlikely friends. But Ginger Ly made it work, whether it was the drawings or because of the MC, I was hooked (never mind the headache from reading a comic book from my phone’s microscopic screen).
Can’t wait for the next one (to go free).
3.5 stars
Not this one though. The app icon was what got me to download this. It was dark, it was goth and it looks like a strange story. I was right.
I opened the app during lunch and was a bit surprised that I have it. I forgot that I downloaded it. What welcomed me as I started were the stunning graphics. I wouldn’t have cared if the story sucked since I was getting good visuals but, guess what? I liked the story! It wasn’t too middle grade. Suee is 12 years old but she can counter you like a veteran teenager. Your good ol� MC is smart, savvy and independent. I liked getting into her mind. I like her mind, basically.
This is your typical creepy middle-grade book with apparent bad guys and good guys, your typical badass goth MC with her typical ‘army� of unlikely friends. But Ginger Ly made it work, whether it was the drawings or because of the MC, I was hooked (never mind the headache from reading a comic book from my phone’s microscopic screen).
Can’t wait for the next one (to go free).
3.5 stars
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June 2, 2017
It didn't seem to flow very well, and some of the writing was a bit formal. Having read a lot of writing by ESL students, this felt a bit like the writer's first language isn't English. The main character's voice didn't seem to match her age, even if she was supposed to be a mature character.
It reminded me a bit of Anya's Ghost (young girl, ghost-like girl following her around, gaining power, a hole in the ground...)
I do like the art and cover design. I read an ARC, though, so I didn't get to experience it in full color.
It reminded me a bit of Anya's Ghost (young girl, ghost-like girl following her around, gaining power, a hole in the ground...)
I do like the art and cover design. I read an ARC, though, so I didn't get to experience it in full color.
July 11, 2017
An odd and eerie tale about a girl whose shadow comes to life . Suee is precocious and sarcastic, without being caustic, and does admit she's wrong, once it becomes obvious. This makes for a humorous middle schooler dealing with her (slightly evil?) sassy shadow, and the struggle of being the new kid. The writing felt stilted at times, which brought the rating down. ~Emilee
November 26, 2018
Actually a little bit creepy. An interesting and nuanced take on bullying, teasing, and self-confidence that does a good job of showing how being picked on erode’s a kid’s self image, and how kids can somehow sense a target in a way adults don’t notice. Characters lack enough of a backstory to be fully fleshed out, but otherwise good.
March 28, 2019
the book suee and the shadow was a good story. suee had moved to a new school and had gone into a closet because she heard someone call. after that she woke up in her room confused when her shadow started talking to her. she learned to deal with the shadow and has embraced the shadow. so the theme is acceptance.
February 22, 2018
Lukas loved it another. Another book that was actually interesting to me so I enjoyed reading it with him. He continues to read it over and over again! Now how do we get the 2nd and 3rd??? Left us hanging!
March 16, 2018
Gorgeous art, clever dialogue, spare without being sparse. Perfect for kid fans of Neil Gaiman looking to get into graphic novels, or vice versa. Highly recommended.
March 2, 2023
i just want to read this book..
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October 24, 2023
Suee's shadow seems to follow her everywhere while making comments and giving advice.
February 15, 2024
Side's shadow seems more like her conscience; it follows her everywhere, making comments and giving advice! More of a good friend than a shadow!
September 22, 2014
I received a copy of this title from the author via Librarything Early Reviewers.
Ten Second Synopsis:
Precocious, friendless Suee moves to Outskirtsville and immediately becomes embroiled in strange goings-on related to a class full of "zero" kids.
This was an engaging introduction to Suee and the nefarious happenings at her school in Outskirtsville. Suee is a bit like an Emily Strange sort of character in that she enjoys wearing black, doesn't go out of her way to make friends, and is drawn to investigating when things start getting a bit weird. If you like Emily Strange, you'll probably enjoy Suee's adventures as well.
Suee wakes up one morning to discover that her shadow can move and talk and she is understandably concerned about this new addition to her sense of self. While trying to figure out the mystery of how her shadow came to be alive, there is another mystery developing in the school with the "zero" class, in which seemingly random kids are required to stay after school. These kids, who once were as normal as everyone else, seem to change after attending zero class. As events become stranger and more kids are moved to the zero class, Suee reluctantly joins forces with zero girl Haeun and cool boy Hyunwoo to try and figure out what's going on.
This graphic novel will appeal to middle grade readers with its striking art and easy-to-follow story. Given that it's a translation, the dialogue flows remarkably well. Suee is flawed enough to be relateable, but there are clues dropped for the canny reader to pick up that Suee doesn't seem to notice. This adds to the fun of the mystery in my opinion.
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes to indulge in graphic novels aimed at young readers and is mildly freaked out by the idea of a shadow with a mind of its own.
Ten Second Synopsis:
Precocious, friendless Suee moves to Outskirtsville and immediately becomes embroiled in strange goings-on related to a class full of "zero" kids.
This was an engaging introduction to Suee and the nefarious happenings at her school in Outskirtsville. Suee is a bit like an Emily Strange sort of character in that she enjoys wearing black, doesn't go out of her way to make friends, and is drawn to investigating when things start getting a bit weird. If you like Emily Strange, you'll probably enjoy Suee's adventures as well.
Suee wakes up one morning to discover that her shadow can move and talk and she is understandably concerned about this new addition to her sense of self. While trying to figure out the mystery of how her shadow came to be alive, there is another mystery developing in the school with the "zero" class, in which seemingly random kids are required to stay after school. These kids, who once were as normal as everyone else, seem to change after attending zero class. As events become stranger and more kids are moved to the zero class, Suee reluctantly joins forces with zero girl Haeun and cool boy Hyunwoo to try and figure out what's going on.
This graphic novel will appeal to middle grade readers with its striking art and easy-to-follow story. Given that it's a translation, the dialogue flows remarkably well. Suee is flawed enough to be relateable, but there are clues dropped for the canny reader to pick up that Suee doesn't seem to notice. This adds to the fun of the mystery in my opinion.
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes to indulge in graphic novels aimed at young readers and is mildly freaked out by the idea of a shadow with a mind of its own.
October 7, 2014
I received a free copy of this book in return for a review, via the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program.
Why did she go? I like people like her. Like Haeun.
The class loser? What for?
You're always so alone. It's no fun. And you have no friends.
This school is just not on my level. I can't make friends with lame people.
Twelve-year-old Suee Lee and her father have just moved house to Outskirtsville to be close to her father's new job, and it is Suee's first day at Outskirts Elementary School. Suee doesn't make any attempt to make friends with the girls in her class, classifying a group she passes in the corridor as a jerk, a loser, a Queen Bee and a dim bulb. After an an odd experience in the darkened exhibits room, Suee's shadow starts talking to her and moving independently, and after that she doesn't want to make friends, in case they notice her shadow behaving oddly. But Suee's problem with her shadow isn't the only odd thing happening at the school. The Vice President sets up an after-school class for all the children who failed an exam they took the previous term, and Suee notices something eerie about most of the children who attend that class; they all have wide staring eyes and no shadows, and other children have taken to referring to them scornfully as zeroes.
I received Parts I and II of this graphic novel from the Early Reviewers program, and although Suee and the Shadow is a children's book, it is very readable for adults and I carried on with Part II immediately as I was engrossed in the mysterious goings-on at Outskirtsville Elementary. The pictures are quite simple, mainly in black, white and grey which matches the darker tones of the story, and the characters are all easily distinguishable from one another.
Why did she go? I like people like her. Like Haeun.
The class loser? What for?
You're always so alone. It's no fun. And you have no friends.
This school is just not on my level. I can't make friends with lame people.
Twelve-year-old Suee Lee and her father have just moved house to Outskirtsville to be close to her father's new job, and it is Suee's first day at Outskirts Elementary School. Suee doesn't make any attempt to make friends with the girls in her class, classifying a group she passes in the corridor as a jerk, a loser, a Queen Bee and a dim bulb. After an an odd experience in the darkened exhibits room, Suee's shadow starts talking to her and moving independently, and after that she doesn't want to make friends, in case they notice her shadow behaving oddly. But Suee's problem with her shadow isn't the only odd thing happening at the school. The Vice President sets up an after-school class for all the children who failed an exam they took the previous term, and Suee notices something eerie about most of the children who attend that class; they all have wide staring eyes and no shadows, and other children have taken to referring to them scornfully as zeroes.
I received Parts I and II of this graphic novel from the Early Reviewers program, and although Suee and the Shadow is a children's book, it is very readable for adults and I carried on with Part II immediately as I was engrossed in the mysterious goings-on at Outskirtsville Elementary. The pictures are quite simple, mainly in black, white and grey which matches the darker tones of the story, and the characters are all easily distinguishable from one another.
September 18, 2014
"Suee and the Shadow" is a short graphic novel that presents the precocious life of Suee, a 12 year old, recently transferred, student. Suee is very mature for her age and her family situation is quite complicated. Yet her cynic and sarcastic ways are justified because of the way she grew up. The story is about Suee discovering a mysterious shadow following her everywhere. This book doesn't give you a lot of background information on the main conflict and it actually ends with a big cliffhanger. However, I really liked the story. It was simple and makes you experience a subtle feeling of uncertainty and curiosity. Needless to say, the art work's simplicity was made with elegance as well. I definitely recommend it! What's sweet about this graphic novel is that it doesn't target only a small demographic of children but also that of older teenagers and adults. It can be enjoyed by anyone pretty much! "Read, Live, and Imagine!" :D
March 23, 2015
Suee sets out to find up what is up with the kids in her school that have no shadows. This is a great tool for parents who want to open up a discussion of bullying with their children. Kids will enjoy the cartoons and the short length of the book. Do not overlook Book Two and the future volumes. My thanks to the author for a complimentary copy.
August 25, 2014
That is really great
September 30, 2014
The art in this was simplistic was lovely, and the writing definitely suited this.
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February 19, 2015Sweet and creepy!
April 27, 2015
very hard to follow. hopefully part 2 answers some questions.
February 18, 2016
Ly's story and Molly's art combine to create a fun and creepy tale of a girl whose not-so-nice shadow comes to life. The cliffhanger at the end will make you eager to jump into Part 2.
December 12, 2017
it was a bit juvenile for my taste, but it was a kids book, so that's to be expected. Other than that i really enjoyed it.
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April 19, 2018A girl named sue moves. at her new school she doesn't have many friends. she finds a pot and it makes her shadow come to life. but secretly her shadow is evil and making people depressed.
I don't really remember any figurative deices
I think it is an amazing Graphic Novel. I love the story. the characters are cool.
I don't really remember any figurative deices
I think it is an amazing Graphic Novel. I love the story. the characters are cool.
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