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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
Well, this is full of all of the feels.
Was the ending obvious? To me, yes. Most kids will not pick up on the clues that they are given, so it will be a surprise. Did knowing what was coming prevent me from tears? Nope. Arguably, not the best book to willingly read in a waiting room., but choices were made and I regret nothing.
For Libraries: A great fit for your kids who are wanting family stories or slice-of-life books and don't mind the feels.
Was the ending obvious? To me, yes. Most kids will not pick up on the clues that they are given, so it will be a surprise. Did knowing what was coming prevent me from tears? Nope. Arguably, not the best book to willingly read in a waiting room., but choices were made and I regret nothing.
For Libraries: A great fit for your kids who are wanting family stories or slice-of-life books and don't mind the feels.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I may have a new YR favorite book! Beautiful done with a cheeky main character and sweet sidekick in her younger brother. Plus a little bit of mystery and a pair of otters!
Some of the story was familiar, set in the marshlands and rumors of a bridge *coughmidCurrituckbridgecough* that gave it familiarity, though some felt more SC than NC (just saying) but while living in Raleigh, the author is originally from the other coast.
Yes, dear reader, I cried. A well executed twist that will have young readers thinking but also appreciating the way the family (and community) handle loss. Top marks and an excellent choice for the 8-12 crowd.
Some of the story was familiar, set in the marshlands and rumors of a bridge *coughmidCurrituckbridgecough* that gave it familiarity, though some felt more SC than NC (just saying) but while living in Raleigh, the author is originally from the other coast.
Yes, dear reader, I cried. A well executed twist that will have young readers thinking but also appreciating the way the family (and community) handle loss. Top marks and an excellent choice for the 8-12 crowd.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Nature vs progress is a sub theme in this story about processing and living with grief. It's summer on the island where siblings Bex and Davey live with their mom and dad. Bex and Davey spend their days paddling the row boat over to 'the thumb' - a portion of the island that looks like a thumb. As the drought continues, Bex and Davey make a discovery and try to solve a mystery. The reader is aware that something isn't quite 'normal' with Davey but the truth, when revealed, is shocking. This is a good read for an older middle-reader, especially one who is grieving a loss.
If you ride in a rowboat, you can see what's ahead of you. But if you're the one rowing, you only see where you've been.
A sibling story that reminds me of The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler, if it were set outdoors and in the mud and saltwater of the marshes.
A sibling story that reminds me of The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler, if it were set outdoors and in the mud and saltwater of the marshes.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix