"The text contains some sophisticated vocabulary and literary references
(there is a vampire named Bram, for instance), while remaining
accessible. Fignation is a richly imagined world of fantastical
creatures. The drawings throughout are engaging and make good use of
moody, saturated colors. A recreation of an Oddly Normal collection
published in 2006 that expands upon the original story and has
reimagined illustrations. VERDICT This is Frampton's fully realized
vision for Oddly Normal; it is worth adding to any collection, even
those that already contain the earlier edition." - School Library
Journal
"Frampton's art is refreshingly quirky, with strong lines and bold use
of color. The world he creates is full of fun and whimsy, and kids will
easily relate to Oddly's struggle to become comfortable in her own skin.
This will quickly become a favorite among comics fans." - Booklist
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, also known as the Wicked
Witch of the West and a father from Earth doesn't make it easy to make
friends at school! On her tenth birthday, she blows out the candles on
her birthday cake 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, teenage angst, monstrous
bullies, and Evil itself on an unforgettable fantasy adventure through
the vibrant world of Fignation in Oddly Normal.
"A charming and relatable fish-out-of-water tale." -- Hope Larson, A
Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel
