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anna_wa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Bullying, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death, Grief, Physical abuse, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit and Excrement
There's a part where Marco is picked up against his will by an eighth grader and the eighth grader wraps him in a blanket and pretends he's a baby.ryanbada's review
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident
kathyellendavis's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Loved the friendship between Isaac, who is a natural on the basketball court but struggles with schoolwork, and Marco, who is the opposite. They help each other out all throughout the book, and are both dealing with father issues. I liked the dual POV and occasionally we get to see the same situation from both of their points of view. Great friendship and basketball story about these two boys trying to be the best they can be.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Car accident
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Vomit
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