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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
ππ’πππ πππ ππππ‘π is my first encounter with Gail D. Villanuevaβs work, and it most certainly will not be my last. It's a coming-of-age story where magic and reality meet, and I enjoyed reading it even though I'm already in my 30s. And guess who bawled her eyes out towards the end of the novel? I'm not saying it's me but... yes, it's me. π
πΎπππ π° πππππ :
πΈThe cutesy cover!
πΈDiversity of characters and good character developments
πΈVery unapologetically Filipino, from setting to highlighted culture
πΈGood family and friendship themes
πΈHas adorable pets
πΈThought-provoking insights on several socio-political issues and cultural prejudices
πΈPacked with life lessons for the young readers
πΈThe heartfelt Author's Note
πΈAnd of course, a Filipino-authored novel is incomplete without the mouthwatering food!
πΎπππ π° π ππ π'π ππππ:
πΈI was totally unprepared for the sagip scene. When I read this, our rescue cat was missing and I was still dealing with the pain of losing him. But, spoiler alert! As of writing, my son found him after a week of scouring the nearby streets. π»
Overall, I would recommend this not just to every Filipino kid but also to those kids at heart who are looking for a heartwarming and cozy coming-of-age story centered on family and friendship along with lovable pets and a dash of magic. β¨
πΎπππ π° πππππ :
πΈThe cutesy cover!
πΈDiversity of characters and good character developments
πΈVery unapologetically Filipino, from setting to highlighted culture
πΈGood family and friendship themes
πΈHas adorable pets
πΈThought-provoking insights on several socio-political issues and cultural prejudices
πΈPacked with life lessons for the young readers
πΈThe heartfelt Author's Note
πΈAnd of course, a Filipino-authored novel is incomplete without the mouthwatering food!
πΎπππ π° π ππ π'π ππππ:
πΈI was totally unprepared for the sagip scene. When I read this, our rescue cat was missing and I was still dealing with the pain of losing him. But, spoiler alert! As of writing, my son found him after a week of scouring the nearby streets. π»
Overall, I would recommend this not just to every Filipino kid but also to those kids at heart who are looking for a heartwarming and cozy coming-of-age story centered on family and friendship along with lovable pets and a dash of magic. β¨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Animal death, Grief, and Racism
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Homophobia
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