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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
whitney_grote's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lundlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
The magical journey of Gabrielle, who moved from Haiti to live with her aunt and uncle in New York. When Gabrielle struggles to fit in at school, she is tempted by the neighborhood witch who says she can grant three wishes for a small price. Beautiful message for ages 10 and up.
liza_palubicki's review against another edition
3.0
Fun adventure and good life lessons. A little young for 7th grade.
gentilev's review against another edition
3.0
Cute folklore based middle age book about loving who you are and where you come from. Being true to you!
lshapiro724's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
lifeofafemalebibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
This is a beautifully written novel about culture, identity, and self-love. Gabrielle struggles with change because she’s leaving everything she’s ever known in Haiti behind. On top of that, she has difficulty adapting and is constantly bullied at school leaving her to trust in Lady Lydia ( a witch). When things go wrong Gabrielle instantly regrets her wish as it strips her slowly of her identity. She must then fight to reclaim her heritage and stop Lydia before it’s too late.
Read the full book review on the blog at: https://www.lifeofafemalebibliophile.com/book-review-the-year-i-flew-away-by-marie-arnold/
Read the full book review on the blog at: https://www.lifeofafemalebibliophile.com/book-review-the-year-i-flew-away-by-marie-arnold/
idkher's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning of the story took me back. It was a nice trip down memory lane. The fantastical things kind of dragged the story down, but overall it was enjoyable. It was a very easy read. I do wish there were some actual haitian creole in there though.
amandarayebirdwellmurphy's review against another edition
2.0
I admire the author of this book for writing it. I loved the way all of the kids, and even Rocky, choose to love themselves and their cultures in the end. I admire Arnold for showcasing her culture. The idea that immigrants to this country suffer those prejudices makes me stomach hurt. I really, really hope that has changed a significant amount in the decades since this book's setting.
For me, the story itself just did not work. It was kind of like insta-love, but in a middle grade fantasy novel. Things happened too quickly, too easily, and too randomly to really work for me. I appreciate the whole forgiveness and we all make mistakes angle, but someone who knowingly steals your one hope to solve a very serious issue, hands it over to your nemesis, and immediately crawls back to apologize being granted complete and almost instant forgiveness? Not realistic for anybody, let alone such young kids.
For me, the story itself just did not work. It was kind of like insta-love, but in a middle grade fantasy novel. Things happened too quickly, too easily, and too randomly to really work for me. I appreciate the whole forgiveness and we all make mistakes angle, but someone who knowingly steals your one hope to solve a very serious issue, hands it over to your nemesis, and immediately crawls back to apologize being granted complete and almost instant forgiveness? Not realistic for anybody, let alone such young kids.