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Noise
An introverted girl who just wanted to be left alone. A talkative little boy with a very important wish. Based on a true story, Noise is the heartwarming tale of finding joy in unexpected places. Short and sweet, this is a full-color comic book for both children and adults alike.
28 pages, Paperback
First published March 14, 2019
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November 4, 2020
Extremely short (it took me ten minutes to read) but sweet story about friendship and empathy! The art is really cute too. The book is also based on a true story, which may or may not be your cup of tea.
Wish it had been longer! It feels a bit incomplete.
Content warning: death of a parent
Wish it had been longer! It feels a bit incomplete.
Content warning: death of a parent
April 28, 2023
Okay that was the shortest book I’ve read in a long time and yet it was so poignant, I’m crying. 🥹😭♥️
Beautiful art.
Precious short story.
Beautiful art.
Precious short story.
March 2, 2022
Cathryn is on edge for the first day of seventh grade, and the little fourth grader on the bus pestering her to borrow paper, pencils, scissors, and more pushes her to the breaking point. A very short story about anger, regret, and amends takes off in an unexpected direction.
December 30, 2020
NOISE is a short, graphic novel based on a true story.
The main character is a girl with autism (it is never expressly stated she has autism, but that is how it seems.)
I would say that the target audience is middle grade readers.
The length and simplicity of this graphic novel will have even the most reluctant readers following the story. And, even if the readers are unaware of it at the time, they are learning about compassion, tolerance, and understanding of people's differences.
The illustrations are beautifully rendered and tell more of the story than the actual words do.
I rate NOISE as 5 OUT OF 5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The main character is a girl with autism (it is never expressly stated she has autism, but that is how it seems.)
I would say that the target audience is middle grade readers.
The length and simplicity of this graphic novel will have even the most reluctant readers following the story. And, even if the readers are unaware of it at the time, they are learning about compassion, tolerance, and understanding of people's differences.
The illustrations are beautifully rendered and tell more of the story than the actual words do.
I rate NOISE as 5 OUT OF 5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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September 27, 2019Just what is he up to?
An introverted 7th grader, Cathryn, just wants to be left alone. She never expects an encounter on the bus ride to school. A little boy who's carrying a heavy secret. What will happen when these two souls meet?
A meeting far more meaningful than anyone could know. A tale of finding joy in unexpected places.
Trigger warning for death.
Cathryn and I had very similar school experiences. As she knew well, being introverted makes situations where you're expected to be social so much more difficult. Despite being able to relate to her, I never felt like I truly knew her. Being introverted seemed to be her only personality trait.
The amount of emotion packed into this tiny story was truly moving. From Cathryn's feelings about school, to her regret of her actions towards the boy, to the very end, this was an emotional rollercoaster.
A clean art style helped propel the story forward. Based on a true story, Noise, asked us to consider our choices, and to remember that we're not the only ones affected by them. While this book lacked substance, it's message will resonate with readers until the end of time.
Incredibly sweet, this graphic novel will leave you tender and looking for every possible way to be kinder. An unexpected twist pulled at my heart near the end.
Never miss an opportunity to be kind.
An introverted 7th grader, Cathryn, just wants to be left alone. She never expects an encounter on the bus ride to school. A little boy who's carrying a heavy secret. What will happen when these two souls meet?
A meeting far more meaningful than anyone could know. A tale of finding joy in unexpected places.
Trigger warning for death.
Cathryn and I had very similar school experiences. As she knew well, being introverted makes situations where you're expected to be social so much more difficult. Despite being able to relate to her, I never felt like I truly knew her. Being introverted seemed to be her only personality trait.
The amount of emotion packed into this tiny story was truly moving. From Cathryn's feelings about school, to her regret of her actions towards the boy, to the very end, this was an emotional rollercoaster.
A clean art style helped propel the story forward. Based on a true story, Noise, asked us to consider our choices, and to remember that we're not the only ones affected by them. While this book lacked substance, it's message will resonate with readers until the end of time.
Incredibly sweet, this graphic novel will leave you tender and looking for every possible way to be kinder. An unexpected twist pulled at my heart near the end.
Never miss an opportunity to be kind.
August 13, 2020
A short, precious, heartwarming story!
July 4, 2020
I loved that it is based on a true story.
p.s.it is very short.
p.s.it is very short.
November 18, 2024
It will only take you 15 minutes to read this short or novella.
It's very short and but the story was overall good and nice.
I think I would have given it a 4 if it would some more pages in it.
I liked cathryn and Tyler both. They both were humble and good so it was kinda great
Thank you
It's very short and but the story was overall good and nice.
I think I would have given it a 4 if it would some more pages in it.
I liked cathryn and Tyler both. They both were humble and good so it was kinda great
Thank you
May 22, 2025
Short, sweet and full of compassion
July 2, 2023
Overall, it was an okay story with pleasant artwork. However, balloon releases are not a cute way to honor the dead. What goes up must come down. Balloons kill domestic animals, wildlife, and marine animals. It is quite gross and unnecessary. Littering because you are sad is very cringy. "Let's kill some sea turtles cause I miss my dead mother!" Just no.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 25, 2019
short but in very good detail. and a good book
February 27, 2020
Cute little quick read just wish we had more too it
January 11, 2025
Alright my heart was just ripped from my chest 😭 I was not expecting that ending my gosh 😭😭😭
(Have been wanting to read this for awhile and finally was desperate enought to watch a kid on yt read the book so I could read it that way 😭)
(Have been wanting to read this for awhile and finally was desperate enought to watch a kid on yt read the book so I could read it that way 😭)
May 12, 2022
~3.5 stars~
June 10, 2023
For a 26 page book, this really packs a punch.
June 4, 2019
Author/Illustrator Kathleen Raymundo has created an endearing book that truly touches the heart. The artwork is beautiful drawn with great attention to detail, yet is not overcrowded or too busy. The story itself is one that can speak to all ages and is timeless. As a book noted to be “based on a true story” it is no surprise that the message is so authentic and real, conveyed well through the visual style and narrative form, with just enough information kept from the audience so as not to spoil anything.
February 7, 2020
Noise is a short and very sweet graphic novel involving a lonely seventh grade girl and a fourth grade boy who has lots of requests. What transpires between them is endearing and left me feeling happy and hopeful that other events such as these continue to occur in everyday life. The book only takes a few minutes to read through and was worth every minute.
May 10, 2020
The story must be short and sweet but the price - at least on AMAZON- is a ROBBERY. I was disappointed when I received the book at home and found out it was only 26 pages. I felt STUPID.
September 10, 2021
For as TINY as it is, this graphic novel packs a PUNCH. I would recommend it to ANYONE. It was so lovely and endearing. I want to gush about it for hours. Was it my favorite graphic novel so far? Yes! Does it need more so that I can read more? Yes!!!
February 3, 2025
Based on a true story, Noise is a short and sweet reminder of being hopeful of life and try to make best out of it by helping and caring for others and the satisfaction we get in the shared joy.
My Rating: 4/5
My Rating: 4/5
January 13, 2021
Very short, but very sweet.
I LOVE this little book.
I LOVE this little book.
January 12, 2022
One of my students handed this to me and said I had to read it. Five minutes later, I was crying 😭
February 7, 2022
This was very sweet, but so bizarre. I also didn't realize how short it was going to be.
September 1, 2022
Short but very sweet story
December 29, 2023
You don't need a lot of pages or a lot of words to make something good... Sometimes a simple short good story can get your eyes well up.
September 19, 2024
extremely short - just feeling the need for graphic novels rn. i like this art style so i wish the artist wrote a real story but this is just so sad but sweet
March 18, 2025
A short but sweet story.
April 1, 2026
So so sweet to read with students on the first day of school
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