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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was an empathetic, compassionate, heartfelt and stunningly illustrated read and one I will be happily recommending to readers young and old. It felt almost nostalgic in the way it perfectly encapsulated the British primary school experience. It was also beautifully written exploration of topics such as class, friendships, family dynamics, mental health and the academic pressures placed upon young children.
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wow - for a girl who doesn’t like poetry, I sure do love a verse novel. Especially this one. It will make you cry. Read it.
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This should be read across schools, in libraries and in government
This book is a very special one - not because it was 5star, not because it was book 100 of 2023 and not because it was the one which achieved my Reading Challenge. No. This book is very special because it’s a carefully crafted message for children and young people about finding yourself in the darkness. It resonates with all of us and seems especially appropriate as I started reading it on World Mental Health Day. How many of us have strong and stable resources to rely on when life starts to get tough - approaching transition to the next stage in education, the pressure of testing, - we rely on our friends and our family, and all the things we’ve been taught that keep us safe in our homes and communities. But then, that best friend just isn’t there for you and a serious family illness takes away the sole parent, as well as threatening the life of a much loved little brother.
The power of the words and illustrations make this a mighty tome. One to be gifted by the Mr Joshuas of this world, and every little things gonna be alright.
The power of the words and illustrations make this a mighty tome. One to be gifted by the Mr Joshuas of this world, and every little things gonna be alright.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated