Pebble and Wren by Chris Hallbeck

Pebble and Wren

by Chris Hallbeck

A little girl and her live-in monster learn about what makes them different—and what unites them. This graphic novel is a silly, sweet, and sometimes gross tribute to friendship, and to the wacky world we live in.

Based on his webcomic of the same name, Pebble and Wren follows human girl Wren and her live-in monster, Pebble, as she teaches them all about how the human world works—from why the moon changes shape to why we don't eat candy wrappers—while trying to unlock special abilities without which Pebble will have to return to the monster forest.

A silly, sweet, and sometimes gross tribute to friendship for fans of Calvin & Hobbes and Catwad.

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on

4 of 5 stars

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Book Summary:

We've all heard the story of the monster that lives under your bed. But what if the monster only wanted to be your friend? Enter Pebble and Wren. Wren is a sweet little girl whose best friend just happens to be a monster named Pebble.

Wren is working hard to teach Pebble about the human world, but that takes work. After all, you weren't born understanding everything about our world, right?

My Review:

I can't get over how cute Pebble and Wren is. If you're looking for a light and endearing read, choose Pebble and Wren. It's basically a modern version of the 'monsters that can be our friends' trope, but with a few original twists.

The core of this story is the strong bond between Pebble and Wren. They're so very different (obviously), yet they're fast friends. More than that, their story proves that they can move mountains if they work together. I love that message.

Highlights:
Middle Grade
Graphic Novel
Endearing Monster

Thanks to HarperCollins US and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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  • 7 April, 2023: Reviewed