Reviews

Danny Chung Sums It Up by Natelle Quek, Maisie Chan

gnowmes's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

I look forward to recommending this book to my class. 

feeling_rather_bookish's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

lolabella's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

melbsreads's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Trigger warnings: racism, hospitalisation of a friend, medical emergency

A very sweet middle grade story about an 11 year old boy having to deal with difficulties at home and school when his grandmother migrates from China to live with them and he's forced to share his bedroom with her. 

I liked the way it dealt with cultural expectations and with the struggles of an elder migrating to a country where she doesn't speak the language. I love the dynamic that develops between Danny and his grandmother, and the ways that she shows him how to find joy in things he struggles to enjoy (like maths). 

The ending did feel a tad rushed and neatly tied up with a bow, but at the same time, it's a middle grade book so that kind of comes with the territory. 

lenabrary's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

crwof's review

5.0

We loved Nainai!

ruthie_the_librarian's review against another edition

4.0

Read & reviewed for The Bookbag: http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/Danny_Chung_Does_Not_Do_Maths_by_Maisie_Chan

prettybooks's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? No

3.0

tabby2920's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? Yes

4.5

museumeve's review

funny lighthearted reflective 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

Love the illustrations throughout the book! They really added to the story.