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The Faraway Truth by Janae Marks

qrb's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense 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


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readingrenbo's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

rebeccawantstoreadmore's review against another edition

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hopeful informative medium-paced

4.0

rich2023's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring

4.0

This was a quick,easy, and sweet read. The only thing I would change is how Zoe talked to her mom.

layla_daisy2's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

thekissballad's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

I enjoyed it. I liked that it took complicated topics and handled them in a way that's fitting for middle graders.

However, I also disliked how simplistic and easy everything seemed because of how it was written for those younger readers.

It's essentially a great story that can open up the room for discussions about the topics and issues presented.

sarahhopereads's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

27souths's review against another edition

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4.0

“You can’t tell me you believe Marcus is guilty of murder. This is Marcus, the boy you used to love. I know he broke your heart, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve to know his own daughter.”
From the Desk of Zoe Washington is the story of a girl whose father was convicted and put in prison before she was born. When 12-year-old Zoe receives a letter from him, claiming he didn't commit the crime, she gets curious. Zoe researches his crime and if he actually could have been innocent. With the help of a neighbor and friend, Zoe unravels the secrets to her father's crime.
Overall, I really liked this book. The only thing I didn't like and made me give it 4 stars was that I felt like it ended too quickly. The ending took place several years later, and I feel like that one chapter could not sum up all of those years. I would still highly recommend this book to anyone.

anxiouslybooked's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a great MG book about a wrongful conviction! I really, really enjoyed the story and the characters! It would be a great addition to any classroom library grades 5 and up!

migimon2002's review against another edition

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4.0

A completely safe read for middle grades, that is still able to introduce more serious topics related to social justice. A great lead character, who deals with all the normal problems teens face, but also is met with an extra challenge relevant to today’s society. Plus, an added sprinkle of cupcakes & baking.