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reader4evr's review against another edition
5.0
A.S. King has done it again with making this an odd little story but I liked it! I’m not sure if I would call this fantasy, magical realism or science fiction?
I thought this book depicted bullying and the family life accurately. I think kids can relate to Obe or even Bridgette and even with Tommy.
I’m glad in the end things worked out because I was nervous that something was going to happen to Marvin.
This is definitely for fans of Hoot.
I thought this book depicted bullying and the family life accurately. I think kids can relate to Obe or even Bridgette and even with Tommy.
I’m glad in the end things worked out because I was nervous that something was going to happen to Marvin.
This is definitely for fans of Hoot.
beccalarose's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
sarahanne8382's review
4.0
11-year old Obe Devlin's family has lived on the land surrounding Devlin Creek for at least 100 years, but their land used to include the field across the road that's being torn up and turned into new houses. On Obe's daily trip out to the creek to clean up garbage, he comes across a creature the defies description.
This book was really hard to read in the best possible ways. Obe's facing real problems that don't have easy solutions, and as a parent, that's hard to read. Everyone in his family is sad and frustrated about the new development going up, and his parents especially are being kind of awful to Obe as a result, . His former best friend is also handling this change poorly and taking it out on Obe. Still, he manages to persevere and continue to do what's right, despite the fact that many people around him are not and even hassling him for behaving well.
I really wasn't sure about this one until the end, but like most good middle grade books, the narrative manages to cover a lot of ground and tackle a lot of important issues facing tweens - bullying, being a good friend, growing up, doing the right thing, peer pressure, conservation - while telling an engaging story.
This book was really hard to read in the best possible ways. Obe's facing real problems that don't have easy solutions, and as a parent, that's hard to read. Everyone in his family is sad and frustrated about the new development going up, and his parents especially are being kind of awful to Obe as a result, . His former best friend is also handling this change poorly and taking it out on Obe. Still, he manages to persevere and continue to do what's right, despite the fact that many people around him are not and even hassling him for behaving well.
I really wasn't sure about this one until the end, but like most good middle grade books, the narrative manages to cover a lot of ground and tackle a lot of important issues facing tweens - bullying, being a good friend, growing up, doing the right thing, peer pressure, conservation - while telling an engaging story.
sparklethenpop's review
4.0
So excited she's writing for a younger crowd. A great story with a message about environmentalism and being true to yourself. Also, a minor storyline about consent presented in a very upper elementary/middle school kind of way.
2017 Reading Challenge: Reading for Fun - A Book Recommended by Someone with Great Taste
2017 Reading Challenge: Reading for Fun - A Book Recommended by Someone with Great Taste
jaij7's review
4.0
I liked this book. It was about having friends, losing friends, growing up and how parents often expect things from their kids. “Blah, blah, blah.” I’m pretty sure that’s what my kids hear when I speak as well.
msmolly27's review against another edition
4.0
Slow start, but this would make a great classroom read aloud. Multiple discussion topics, from environmental issues to friendship. And many chapters end with a cliffhanger that will leave them wanting more.
alliereads's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I loved the dynamic friendship that was created between the two main characters, even though one was an animal who couldn't talk. This was a great story that was actually about the environment and pollution. It made something complex seem so simple, especially for the minds of children. Can't wait to read more by A.S. King!
rdyourbookcase's review
3.0
I love A.S. King’s books so much. They’re always so good. She’s an auto-read, auto-buy author. Unfortunately, I’m behind on her books. Why did I sign up for Masters programs again? If I had known it would mean reading A.S. King way later than what I wanted to, I probably would have skipped school! I could tell that Me and Marvin Gardens was important to her. It was a touching story with a dash of weird (which pretty much describes all of King’s work.) However, it wasn’t my favorite. I think my favorites will always be Please Ignore Vera Dietz or Everybody Sees the Ants.
So good.
If you’re behind on your A.S. King too, you better get reading!
So good.
If you’re behind on your A.S. King too, you better get reading!
shinesalot's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful read aloud choice for middle school conservationists- or any middle schoolers. Bullying and not so perfect families are covered in a a wonderfully spun story about a new, plastic eating species and the boy who discovers him.
Love love love this book.
Love love love this book.
neglet's review
5.0
Very enjoyable story of a boy navigating some troublesome friendships while trying to save the unusual creature living in the forest by his family’s farm. Feels true to childhood experiences while making lots of wonderful points about our responsibilities to the environment.