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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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:
No
Legitimately, my friend Beth reviewed this book and it sums up ALLLLLLLL the feels.. The writing is magical but the plot has so many holes and I still have so many questions that I just finished the book saying "meh"- I'm giving it 3 stars for the writing but- meh. Read Beth's review below.
I’m still trying to figure out how to rate this book. It’s the 2021 Newberry! The writing is 5 stars. Like magic. So good. Completely in love with the writing. The story is great and the plot moves along. Major Moana and Crenshaw and vibes but it’s own thing completely. It’s funny, magical, goofy and completely heartbreaking. But then there are holes and questions that just leave me so frustrated as a reader. Some flat characters and things that just don’t make sense to me. And do I really love these realistic fantasy books? No.
I’m still trying to figure out how to rate this book. It’s the 2021 Newberry! The writing is 5 stars. Like magic. So good. Completely in love with the writing. The story is great and the plot moves along. Major Moana and Crenshaw and vibes but it’s own thing completely. It’s funny, magical, goofy and completely heartbreaking. But then there are holes and questions that just leave me so frustrated as a reader. Some flat characters and things that just don’t make sense to me. And do I really love these realistic fantasy books? No.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I am so often asked if I can recommend a book that will make you cry and … here one is!! Lily’s grandmother is very ill and Lily will do anything to make her well, even making a deal with an invisible tiger. The mix of magic and love and grief is so strong that you can’t stop reading because you just want to stay wrapped up in the story for as long as possible. Highly recommended grades 6 and up.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Dementia, Car accident, Death of parent
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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:
Complicated
A beautiful chapter-book rich in magical realism, this read explores both the hurt and beauty of the stories we tell ourselves.
Lilly is a QAG (quiet Asian girl) or at least that's what her sister calls her. And her mom always calls her the good girl. But Lily is starting to feel like that's not true, that people don't see her for who she really is. That is, except her storytelling Halmoni - Halmoni *always* sees everything. But does she see the tiger that Lily keeps running into? This is the one story Halmoni won't tell.
This is a wonderful story that teaches children that their is beauty in claiming their own stories. It touches on how to navigate grief, build friendships, and establish pride for one's culture. ❤️
Lilly is a QAG (quiet Asian girl) or at least that's what her sister calls her. And her mom always calls her the good girl. But Lily is starting to feel like that's not true, that people don't see her for who she really is. That is, except her storytelling Halmoni - Halmoni *always* sees everything. But does she see the tiger that Lily keeps running into? This is the one story Halmoni won't tell.
This is a wonderful story that teaches children that their is beauty in claiming their own stories. It touches on how to navigate grief, build friendships, and establish pride for one's culture. ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Racism, Death of parent
Minor: Car accident, Abandonment