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sab_reads14's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Body shaming, and Body horror
sab_reads14's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, and Bullying
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Vomit, Animal death, and Child death
strawberrytheauthor's review
dark
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
For the age group it is meant for I think it is a good book that teaches compassion in simple terms. It is heartbreaking and touching, but most of all just evokes emotions.
I first read this book when I was in 3rd grade and I have never forgotten about it. I strongly believe in teaching children to be compassionate human beings and that reading is one way to do that. I think this book shows young kids how important it is to be kind and stand up for people.
One critique I have is that only one character learned to be kind. In reality I would hope for most people in the class to reach out more not just the fat, sweaty kid with dyslexia who needed a manic pixie dream girl to make him realize his friend is a jerk. I wish that it was less of a manic pixie dream girl book, but overall I think it was great.
I first read this book when I was in 3rd grade and I have never forgotten about it. I strongly believe in teaching children to be compassionate human beings and that reading is one way to do that. I think this book shows young kids how important it is to be kind and stand up for people.
One critique I have is that only one character learned to be kind. In reality I would hope for most people in the class to reach out more not just the fat, sweaty kid with dyslexia who needed a manic pixie dream girl to make him realize his friend is a jerk. I wish that it was less of a manic pixie dream girl book, but overall I think it was great.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, and Body horror
Moderate: Blood and Toxic friendship
Minor: Animal death
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