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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
This book was so heartwarming! Because the book is clearly targeted towards a younger audience, I was sure that I was gonna have a peaceful time reading it. But there was actually quite alot of tension in the book.
I had a couple moments while reading the book where I had to tell myself that everything was gonna turn out okay in the end, because it's a book targeted towards a younger audience. They're not gonna kill off a character... But the slight anxiety stayed.
I still really liked this book tho and I would love a physical copy of it! It looks so pretty!
I had a couple moments while reading the book where I had to tell myself that everything was gonna turn out okay in the end, because it's a book targeted towards a younger audience. They're not gonna kill off a character... But the slight anxiety stayed.
I still really liked this book tho and I would love a physical copy of it! It looks so pretty!
4.5 stars
This was so much fun to read and I ended up blasting through it mostly today. It's a quick and easy read which covers topics which are important that should be included in middle grade books more often. I will definitely be checking out more from the author!
This was so much fun to read and I ended up blasting through it mostly today. It's a quick and easy read which covers topics which are important that should be included in middle grade books more often. I will definitely be checking out more from the author!
What a joy to read. I will put this in all the kids' hands I can.
Archie is eleven when his parents split up and his whole world is thrown upside down.
He’s confused, angry and worried about his mum, as she won’t stop crying.
And then something falls out of his dads pocket that sets Archie off on an adventure. But what he finds at the end of the rainbow might not be what he’s expecting…
I absolutely adored this wonderful middle grade about family, love and being yourself and I’d absolutely recommend it to everyone!
It’s funny, it’s emotional, it’s cleverly done and I also throughly enjoyed the audio book!
He’s confused, angry and worried about his mum, as she won’t stop crying.
And then something falls out of his dads pocket that sets Archie off on an adventure. But what he finds at the end of the rainbow might not be what he’s expecting…
I absolutely adored this wonderful middle grade about family, love and being yourself and I’d absolutely recommend it to everyone!
It’s funny, it’s emotional, it’s cleverly done and I also throughly enjoyed the audio book!
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's UK for allowing me to read this delightful story!
I was definitely drawn to this book initially because of the cover and then when I read the summary of the book I knew it was a book I wanted to read. And I was right! This was an absolutely delightful and charming book and it's so important that diverse and inclusive books aimed at young people are created and shared. This book managed to be both heart-warming and funny at the same time and really focused on the importance of love, friendship, and family.
When Archie finds out his father is gay he worries what this will change, but the message spread throughout this book is that really, it won't change who Archie's father is - he still loves Archie and video games and wants to carry on their Friday night tradition. I love that Archie goes to pride to try and make things right again with his dad; he never once displays a negative attitude to his father (and neither do his friends) but it's just the uncertainty of what this means for Archie. I felt like it dealt with it well and explored a really important topic for young people. We get to meet a lovely host of people at pride and they are all welcomed by Archie and his friends and it's just a real feel-good book.
Definitely think this should be on the top of the children's shelves!
Out 4th February 2021 so make sure you check it out.
I was definitely drawn to this book initially because of the cover and then when I read the summary of the book I knew it was a book I wanted to read. And I was right! This was an absolutely delightful and charming book and it's so important that diverse and inclusive books aimed at young people are created and shared. This book managed to be both heart-warming and funny at the same time and really focused on the importance of love, friendship, and family.
When Archie finds out his father is gay he worries what this will change, but the message spread throughout this book is that really, it won't change who Archie's father is - he still loves Archie and video games and wants to carry on their Friday night tradition. I love that Archie goes to pride to try and make things right again with his dad; he never once displays a negative attitude to his father (and neither do his friends) but it's just the uncertainty of what this means for Archie. I felt like it dealt with it well and explored a really important topic for young people. We get to meet a lovely host of people at pride and they are all welcomed by Archie and his friends and it's just a real feel-good book.
Definitely think this should be on the top of the children's shelves!
Out 4th February 2021 so make sure you check it out.