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shelbymarie516's review against another edition
4.0
Derrick does good describing complicated issues to kids like grief and guilt and misunderstandings and anger.
ashleypford's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mikbisson's review against another edition
4.0
Still good, and dealing with very different/heavy topics!
erinricks's review
5.0
NOW I'M GOING THROUGH BEST CHILDREN/MIDDLE GRADE, AND I CAN'T DECIDE EITHER HALLLPPPP
joyanna_e's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Mental illness
katdfleming's review
5.0
The most wonderful series! I can hardly wait for wait for the last book to come out this week. But kinda sad too.
alicebme's review
5.0
I have always wanted to write a children's series that was timeless and satisfying for all ages. Birdsall has this all wrapped up. So good.
mulberrytree's review against another edition
emotional
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent
the_herbal_carnivore's review
5.0
I quite enjoyed this book in the series (so did my children, quite a bit also); the growth of the characters, the progression in their lives as they aged. It was a story full many emotions and hard choices, one that makes you wish you had a Nick Geiger who lived across from you also...I like how this book had more of a focus on Batty & Ben and seeing their relationship from when it first started in the previous book.
The only thing I'm not really keen on in this series is the lack of parenting; the parents really do seem to be caught up in their own work more than not. That being said there was a good part in this book with a parent apologizing which was a touching part to read.
In my opinion, Jeanne Birdsall did a wonderful job writing a series that keeps the reader engaged and wanting more!
The only thing I'm not really keen on in this series is the lack of parenting; the parents really do seem to be caught up in their own work more than not. That being said there was a good part in this book with a parent apologizing which was a touching part to read.
In my opinion, Jeanne Birdsall did a wonderful job writing a series that keeps the reader engaged and wanting more!