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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Devoured in one sitting, just brilliant. Cannot wait to read more from this author. Love the illustrations too.
A very sweet book about LGBTQ+ families told from the viewpoint of a 12 year old boy. Was the story predictable? Kind of. But that doesn't mean it wasn't enjoyable and fun to read. It's written very well to capture the way a 12 year old would write. The only thing I dislike about this book is the opening and the last sentence of the book. To quote, the book opens with- "so, you're standing in the book shop reading this, right?" Which I don’t enjoy the meta fourth-wall breaks. But I suppose a 12 year old probably would start a story like that.
Overall a very sweet and realistic book following a sons reaction to his dad coming out as gay, and them both working out where to go from there. I will say I really love the character of Oscar, the older boy down the street who babysits the main character and his friends. Most 'older boy' characters are bad influences and typically trouble makers or heart breakers. But Oscar is just a good friend, trying to take care of the kids and give the main character advice and support, and I especially love how panicked Oscar was when he finally found Bell and Archie in London after losing them, he wasn't angry, he was just so worried and he truly cares about these kids and you don't see that often enough for the 'older boy' character. Would definitely recommend this book to a young person who wants to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and families.
Overall a very sweet and realistic book following a sons reaction to his dad coming out as gay, and them both working out where to go from there. I will say I really love the character of Oscar, the older boy down the street who babysits the main character and his friends. Most 'older boy' characters are bad influences and typically trouble makers or heart breakers. But Oscar is just a good friend, trying to take care of the kids and give the main character advice and support, and I especially love how panicked Oscar was when he finally found Bell and Archie in London after losing them, he wasn't angry, he was just so worried and he truly cares about these kids and you don't see that often enough for the 'older boy' character. Would definitely recommend this book to a young person who wants to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and families.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
It took me a while to convince myself to try a middle-grade contemporary story but this one was an absolute delight and I loved it very much. I enjoy how it made a very important subject accessible and also fun to read about. The author did an amazing job!!
challenging
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such a heartwarming story to read about. I am so much happy that this exists in the world. This story is about friendship and family. This story is diverse, with gender and ethnicity.
This is a necessary story for middle grades to read about, this helps them know family is family no matter what.
This is a necessary story for middle grades to read about, this helps them know family is family no matter what.
My class have loved this book! The characters were so relatable for the kids and there is so much representation. Honestly the first few times we read the work gay I still had the sniggers. By a quarter in, there was no longer that response so I love that! This book has really impacted the kids in my class and has made them realise how normal it is to now talk about LGBTQA+ issues. It’s totally normalised it in my classroom and I am living for it!