Lumberjanes (Graphic Novel Series)

I can't blog about Friendship Books and NOT mention Lumberjanes, a fabulous graphic novel series about five friends who meet at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types (yes, I'm serious, that's the actual name of the camp) and solve mysteries involving mythical and magical creatures.

April, Jo, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are residents of the Roanoke Cabin. Much to the horror of their straight-laced counselor, Jenn, the girls just can't seem to stay out of trouble. Whether it's battling dragons or dimension-hopping dinos, resolving feudes between Yetis and Sasquatchs, or saving the camp (and the world) from vendetta-driven Goddesses, these girls are on the case. Sometimes Barney, an honorary Lumberjane, helps out. But they always succeed and save the day. You know why? Because they've got Friendship...to the MAX! 

Lumberjanes is a series I've been following for years, and it's absolutely adorable. Some issues are better than others, as is always the case with lengthy series (I mean, they can't ALL be gems, right?), but for the most part the series is right up there on my "favorites" list. And I always jump at the chance when a new issue hits the shelves. I love the Friendship Saves The Day theme and how there's always, always a happy ending.

To date, there are 17 Official Issues of Lumberjanes as well as a bunch of Special Editions, Spinnoffs, and Mashups. And two more are planned for later this year. So if you love it, there's plenty to keep you busy.

And if you love Lumberjanes and want something similar while you wait for the next one, I suggest Camp Spirit by Axelle Lenoir. This book is also set at a summer camp where strange and potentially evil things seem to be afoot, and it's up to new camper Elodie to figure things out before some really bad things start to happen.

--AJB