Item: Terry's Crew
Rating: 4
Author: Gina

Book Review: Terry’s Crew by Terry Crews | Middle-Grade Graphic Novel (November 8, 2022 Release Date)

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Book Details

Terry's Crew by Terry Crews
Published by Little - Brown Books for Young Readers on 11/08/2022
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Middle-Grade
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 208

Actor-author-athlete Terry Crews digs into his childhood in Flint, Michigan, to tell a story of fitting in and finding your place in his showstopping debut middle-grade graphic novel, the start of a series.

“Terry's Crew is a true delight from beginning to end. It's sure to provide a much-needed mirror and sliding glass door for countless kids.” —Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give “A delightful, powerful, readable retelling of Terry Crews's adolescence. Readers young and old will be captivated.” —Sharon M. Draper, author of Out of My Mind "A must read for all those kids who allow themselves to dream in a variety of big ways. Bravo!" —Pablo Cartaya, author of The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

Young Terry Crews has a Big Dream Plan: He wants to become a MULTIHYPHENATE. That means he wants to be an artist. And a football player. And a musician. And maybe a NASA scientist, too! OK, maybe it’s ambitious, but his parents worked hard so he could go to a new school—Rock City Academy, a prestigious institution (read: rich kids go there) where he’s sure he can make his mark at the talent show. He plans an elaborate performance with his new friends, Rani, a passionate engineer, and Xander, a shy kid with a head like an encyclopedia.

Along the way, Terry’s plan is threatened by his grades, which slip below Mom-and-Dad-approved levels, as well as the schemes of the school’s football star, Rick, who won’t stop until Terry quits the talent show altogether.

No matter what challenges he faces, though, Terry knows that he always has his crew to back him up.

Source: Received from the author or publisher for review., TBR and Beyond Tours

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My thoughts on Terry’s Crew

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Terry’s Crew features a young Terry on track to follow his dream of being a “multi-hyphenate” or, in other words, a person who does it all.

Just like the author himself, the main character in this tale comes from humble but loving beginnings. His parents send him to the exclusive Rock City Academy on a scholarship. He makes new friends who are slightly outcasts like himself. He also encounters bullies, racism, elitism, and more.

There are so many lessons to be taken from this quick graphic novel. Most importantly, never give up your dreams, but also there are subtle hints on ways to handle the tough situations in life.

A few themes that stood out to me were:

*Perseverance
*Overcoming setbacks
*Recognizing truth
*Don’t believe everyone has your best interests at heart
*Never give up your dreams
*When life knocks you down, find a new way up the hill
*Friends and family are the most important part of a teen’s life

I don’t read many graphic novels, but I can recommend this one to all readers. Everyone will find a lesson or two pertinent to their situation.

The words are few but meaningful, the illustrations are extremely well-done. The artist manages to capture so much feeling in the facial expressions of the characters.

Please take a look at this book today, if not for yourself, then for a young person in your life.

I received a digital copy of the book from the author or publisher to review. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Terry Crews

Terry Crews (born July 30, 1968) is an American actor and former American football player.

He is best known for playing Julius on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, Sergeant Terry Jeffords on the NBC comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and for his appearances in Old Spice commercials, as well as films such as Friday After Next, Idiocracy, and The Expendables series. He is a host of America’s Got Talent.

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