The Stereotypical Freaks (Paperback) by Howard Shapiro

from catya77

his is one of my more difficult reviews to write as I don't wish to give any spoilers. To put it simply, the graphics and story are well done. Yet that is too simplistic. Some have said this is not the typical graphic novel, yet it is thematically. We all have to find our place in this world. How...

from LeafingLight

Grade 6-10. Brainy Sam and his outcast friend, Dan, are two pretty typical high school seniors who spend their days navigating the high school pecking order and their evenings playing rock-n-roll in Sam's basement. Dan wants to compete in the school's Battle of the Bands, and in an attempt to imp...

from Carlathelibrarian

I have not read a lot of graphic novels but this one was very good. I really think reluctant readers, especially those interested in reading would enjoy this book as well as just about anyone else. The story is about 4 highschool boys who are trying to fit in. One is the jock (Mark/Marko/Marcel),...

from dixielandcountry.com

Four disparate high school seniors come together to compete in their school's battle of the bands. Sharing a love for playing rock and roll, the members name the band "The Stereotypical Freaks" because they feel stereotyped by their classmates - smart kid, geek, star athlete and quiet weirdo... w...

from LilyRoseShadowlyn

I loved this book. The suggested soundtrack really enhanced the story. Watching these four transcend their stereotypes doing something they love is an inspiration for misfits everywhere.