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a_devine_read's review
adventurous
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
5.0
When Maizy's grandfather, Opa, is sick, she travels from Los Angeles to Minnesota to spend the summer with him. While resistant to go, Maizy was surprised to see what all the town of Last Chance had to offer.
Opinion
This book focuses heavily on Chinese American history and prejudice in a way that makes it easy for adolescents to understand. With the lack of education about pretty much anyone who is not male nor white being taught in history classes, this book opens up a world to anyone who reads it.
I immediately researched Paper Suns after reading this book and was saddened to learn it was true. I feel that books like these need to be written, as well as read, so that we don't live in ignorance.
The story itself was absolutely charming and perfectly written for adolescents. This book would be a great read aloud in any classroom, especially if studying China at the same time. (I can even see it being read aloud in high school or college classes, perhaps in parts.)
I highly recommend that this book be purchased for school libraries.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Random House Children's for providing me with an ARC of this book and many, many apologies for taking so long to review. I loved it.
Opinion
This book focuses heavily on Chinese American history and prejudice in a way that makes it easy for adolescents to understand. With the lack of education about pretty much anyone who is not male nor white being taught in history classes, this book opens up a world to anyone who reads it.
I immediately researched Paper Suns after reading this book and was saddened to learn it was true. I feel that books like these need to be written, as well as read, so that we don't live in ignorance.
The story itself was absolutely charming and perfectly written for adolescents. This book would be a great read aloud in any classroom, especially if studying China at the same time. (I can even see it being read aloud in high school or college classes, perhaps in parts.)
I highly recommend that this book be purchased for school libraries.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Random House Children's for providing me with an ARC of this book and many, many apologies for taking so long to review. I loved it.
abeckett's review against another edition
reflective
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? No
3.0
roseleaf24's review
5.0
This was a truly beautiful story about a girl and her mother who go from L.A. to Last Chance, a small town in Minnesota, where her grandparents have a Chinese restaurant that has been in the family for over a hundred years. The story of this family in this time, facing her grandfather's illness, is woven with the stories of the family history. It is so tender and so true.
deniset's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
bcat0124's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
hnbb's review
5.0
I am reading through the nominees for the 2024 Beehive Awards and this one is up for best children's book.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the family stories mixed with their current life events. I learned a lot, too. It was a touching read. Oh, and I cried a lot in the end for many reasons. Definitely recommend.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the family stories mixed with their current life events. I learned a lot, too. It was a touching read. Oh, and I cried a lot in the end for many reasons. Definitely recommend.
alexilse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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? No
4.25