Reviews

The Big Shrink by Emily Jenkins, Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle

ray425's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective 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

chelse34's review against another edition

3.0

This one had a fun premise. They basically have the latest fad that gets banned from school, and they have a peaceful protest to change the rules. Marigold shrinks people for the protest, because she eventually learned to big things up again. But things go wrong. (Poor Bax).

This one did seem to get a little political. I mean they had the protest and all which was fine, but they also mentioned a non-binary kid in passing. I thought that was unnecessary since the kid didn't have a part in the book at all. Just throwing things in to throw things in nowadays.

madisone's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

3.0

jameyanne's review against another edition

5.0

This was delightful. It brought back all the crazy toy things that happened in elementary school and the protest I once staged to get more than fifteen minutes for lunch. It felt very realistic that things would go down this way. Can't wait for the next book.

auscaz's review

adventurous emotional funny relaxing fast-paced

4.25

imaclogger23's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.0

jenmccredy's review against another edition

3.0

I think it was a good book it had a lot of detail and excitement but I did not really agree with the characters. Book 1 of my goal. -Lily M

allreads's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

yapha's review against another edition

4.0

A good introduction to using non-violent protest hidden inside a fun story about magic school. Recommended for grades 2 & up.

jbrooxd's review against another edition

4.0

I somehow missed this book in my reading. I enjoyed Marigold's story. It was great to see the development of her magic. She also finds her voice in this book, which I loved. Big mistakes are made, but big growth, too. It's interesting that the series seems to focus on Nory, but each of the other kids also get to be featured in a book. I tend to enjoy the other kids more than Nory's stories. They are still good, but I *like* the other kids more.