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erinwolf1997's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Ableism, Antisemitism, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Hate crime, Abandonment, Genocide, and Racial slurs
Minor: Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Child death, and Death of parent
quillify_'s review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I read this book so long ago but I was so touched every time! The hints of magic, the stories of the three kids meeting in the last part, the fairytale-like charm to this book, the lovely artwork and cover. I loved, loved, loved Friedrich, Mike and Ivy. I loved their spirit and determination and that little hope they always kept in them. I loved the role music played in this book. It's such a good, simple way to teach kids how bigotry, discrimination and child labour works. How this book isn't more hyped, I'll never know
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Ableism, War, and Hate crime
Moderate: Racism and Classism
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