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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Smile by Raina Telgemeier was an absolute delight, so when I saw this book on a local charity book store shelf I figured it would be worth the read. And man, was I right! Raina tells a fantastic story through illustrations and highlights the ups and downs of being a sister.
Raina was an only child but dearly wanted to be a big sister. And then Amara came... and she's not exactly the sister Raina was hoping for. While she's as cute as the dickens, she's annoying and mean and drives Raina INSANE. The sisterhood doesn't get better as time goes on, and eventually they also have a brother to... Flash forward to a family trip where they are going to have to learn to get along, or bump heads constantly...
This book is sugary sweet and playful. It's illustrations really highlight the dynamic between families well and I'm sure it's relatable to many kids who pick this book up (and even their parents!). Raina manages to tell this story with so much heart but also lots of smiles and drama and giggles along the way (yes, pun intended for Smile if you read the first book... I'm hilarious). I can see this book bringing out many conversations among readers and even make some people feel like they aren't along. Ah, the power of story telling.
Definitely a must read in my books! If you want an incredibly fascinating tale of family dynamics that packs a punch, grab this book! You won't be disappointed.
Four out of five stars.
Raina was an only child but dearly wanted to be a big sister. And then Amara came... and she's not exactly the sister Raina was hoping for. While she's as cute as the dickens, she's annoying and mean and drives Raina INSANE. The sisterhood doesn't get better as time goes on, and eventually they also have a brother to... Flash forward to a family trip where they are going to have to learn to get along, or bump heads constantly...
This book is sugary sweet and playful. It's illustrations really highlight the dynamic between families well and I'm sure it's relatable to many kids who pick this book up (and even their parents!). Raina manages to tell this story with so much heart but also lots of smiles and drama and giggles along the way (yes, pun intended for Smile if you read the first book... I'm hilarious). I can see this book bringing out many conversations among readers and even make some people feel like they aren't along. Ah, the power of story telling.
Definitely a must read in my books! If you want an incredibly fascinating tale of family dynamics that packs a punch, grab this book! You won't be disappointed.
Four out of five stars.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was cute, funny - a light fast read great for anyone who has a sister. It's just not my type of story, so, I'm like, meh (in other words - it was ok = 2 stars). I did really like that there was a snake as part of the story line because I love snakes and could relate. But I wont actually rate it because it wasn't bad, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
I'm sorry, but I don't get it. Was this book supposed to be funny? How? It's actually kind of sad. I think that I am the age that this book is targeted at, but I don't like it at all. I've heard great things about this book, so I was expecting it to be, I don't know, awesome. Instead, it was disappointing. We don't learn much about the characters' life other than family trouble. The father seems childish and irresponsible. The younger girl (Amara?) is just plain mean, and the little brother is like an annoying piece of furniture.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
L wants me to read all of Raina Telgemeier. If it means a lot to her, it means a lot to me.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced