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Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte

ellytheskelly's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

kreisch's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.75

Honestly so good!! The illustrations were so beautiful and cute! And the plot was full of subtle and not so subtle messages about immigration and how it feels to be a child in a new country. I absolutely love it!

bookgurl488's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

5.0

This book was a great way to explore an immigrant's journey to becoming an American. I loved all the ups and down throughout the book. Cici had to work hard to figure out what she wanted for herself. I would recommend this book to anyone who is learning self love.

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inaa_'s review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

rj27's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

lebron_librarian's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

dgrachel's review

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inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved watching CiCi adjust to life in America through a cooking contest. Seeing her grow, learning to trust and make friends, and discover how to honor her Taiwanese heritage, was heartwarming. 

suspiciouspinecone's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted

3.75

Solid book. The plot was entertaining, the characters were sweet, and the art was pretty. This is also one of the first times I've seen a character experience a microagression from someone who isn't just an antagonist.

totallywickedruth333's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

jencafardi's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this book! This is a graphic novel about a 12 year old Taiwanese girl, Cici, who moves to Seattle. She misses her grandmother and enters a cooking contest to earn money for her to fly to Seattle for a birthday celebration. The story is about friendship, adjusting to a new culture, trying to understand herself/family. My daughter will enjoy reading this one.