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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
A great book! I liked the switching perspectives, and how each character had their own very realistic problems, and how each was handled. I wish I saw a bit more into Tyrell and his mom towards the end of the book, but I did love the ending and how the biggest problem was handled. Definitely a book to recommend for students!
I enjoyed this middle grades book about homelessness and friendship and family and ultimately the importance of including those affected in conversations about solutions. Also money corrupts. Always.
This is a book that explores housing insecurity through two kids who find themselves in a homeless shelter. Tyrell has been at the shelter for some time, whereas June finds herself there after the impact of a family tragedy. The story focuses on how they each navigate this environment and reality. Their situations become more complicated when the city decides to change their approach to their shelter and the city's homeless population. What the story then spotlights is how these policies cause more harm than good. The book does a really outstanding job of using the realities of the characters to explain the realities of these issues beyond the story. Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this April 2022 release.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is a fantastic book that humanized the homeless population for me. I highly recommend this one!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
No
This had the same vibes as Front Desk by Kelly Yang. What FD did for immigrants, this book does for homeless youth.
Major plusses:
- strong female leads
- viola and violin players (My orchestra students are going to love that part.)
- youth advocates that are fighting for change
- mental health awareness
- humor infused
Major plusses:
- strong female leads
- viola and violin players (My orchestra students are going to love that part.)
- youth advocates that are fighting for change
- mental health awareness
- humor infused
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Not typical of the books we read aloud but good for kids to have a look at different types of books.
This book provided conversation on different topics (one being homelessness). Some of the language the kid characters used I don’t allow mine to use and addressed it. One little inappropriate part I thot for kids that I skipped ahead.
emotional
hopeful
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is such a cute book, very emotional with the changes the family is going through. I loved the community built up at the homeless shelter.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Yes