3.9 AVERAGE


I had a feeling about how the story was going to play out...but the emotions were unpredictable. I think it would be a great read-aloud for a class!
emotional funny informative inspiring sad tense 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: Complicated

Just as wonderful as I remember it being. 

books_by_tm's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 8%

Uncomfortable read.
adventurous dark emotional funny sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

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Great characters. A solid book about middle school boy friendships. Sad…
adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing sad fast-paced
dark emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-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

Rose had to read this in sixth grade for English and liked it so much that she wanted me to read it too. I really enjoyed it. Very sweet story about friendship.
emotional hopeful inspiring reflective
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

3.5