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The Breakaways by Cathy G. Johnson

didu's review

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5.0

It's amazing, maybe a bit too fast paced for some of these reviewers. But I can't recommend this book enough!

eavery's review against another edition

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1.0

Underdeveloped in all ways. It felt like I was reading a first draft storyboard, not a published graphic novel.

imstephtacular's review against another edition

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It was confusing and the writing wasn’t that strong

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bayy245's review

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2.0

Really hard to follow the storyline and keep up with all of the characters. I really liked all the diversity though

pib003's review

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4.0

I read some negative reviews before reading this book, so I was pleasantly surprised. A fun story! I thought the author successfully wove together many stories into one cohesive unit.

emiline767's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

chiaravg's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted slow-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

3.0

soupdumpling's review against another edition

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4.0

Interesting that this book is considered children’s when it’s about middle school age students but ah well.

Mostly light hearted but also realistic look into being on a sports team (when you’re rly uninterested in the sport). The story also openly explores different genders and sexualities which is C O O L !! And seeing a Black single father care for his daughter is beautiful.

caeliniscreepy's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted 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? No

4.5

Probably the most accurate book about junior high (or “middle school” as it were) I’ve ever read. 

suzannedix's review against another edition

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2.0

I really struggled with this one. There were some great messages throughout but the graphics and some sections were disturbing. I question whether this belongs in a middle school library.

Grades 7 and up, maybe?