4.5 stars! This is a graphic collection of four stories centered around Courtney Crumrin. Courtney is a grumpy, intelligent, courageous middle-schooler that doesn't take crap from anyone or any thing. I love her attitude, and was hooked by the weirdish storyline. Courtney's shallow, suck-up parents move in with Courtney's Great-Uncle, who lives in an affluent area, though his house seems like a dark, creepy old castle. Things aren't what they seem, but only Courtney and her Great-Uncle seem to notice. The artwork nicely matches the mood of the story. I can't wait to read more about Courtney!