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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I’m so happy to have received a NetGalley e-ARC of KAREEM BETWEEN, because this MG verse novel is so beautiful and so important. I only carefully add to my list of “Books Literally Every Human Being Needs to Read At Least Once in Their Lifetime”…I would add KAREEM, no hesitation. A story rooted in activism, community, family, football, and Syrian American pride, KAREEM BETWEEN allows for so many emotions to be felt, necessary history and current events to be learned, and one strong protagonist to shine. I am so excited for Safadi to bring out more poetic stories, as I know the world truly needs them.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Safadi’s heartfelt, powerful, and skillfully crafted words weave an immersive story that captures the nuances of middle school friendships, family challenges, and the difficult realities of being “stuck” between two different worlds. Kareem Between is destined to reach and touch a stadium full of readers. I dare you not to cheer out loud when Kareem finally makes the touchdown.
I've read Kareem Between twice now and this is one of those books that is even better the second time around. Truly a binge-in-one-sitting kind of story that is destined to be a classic middle-grade novel-in-verse.
I've read Kareem Between twice now and this is one of those books that is even better the second time around. Truly a binge-in-one-sitting kind of story that is destined to be a classic middle-grade novel-in-verse.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes