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kxc319's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
3.75
Let me start by saying I believe Sharon Draper can do no wrong. I loved the definitions of bravery both implicitly and explicitly stated. I loved the inclusion of voting rights and the struggles of the time. I can totally picture using this book with students to discuss the reality of that time. The only fault in this book is that it left me wanting more. A story line about Stella and a white girl were left open. How did they move on? Did they help each other? Maybe I’m greedy but I just wanted more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Hate crime
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
greenedreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Racism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Slavery, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
katemch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Violence, Police brutality, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Hate crime
Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Vomit
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
I can tell that a lot of love went into writing this book. I love the idea of writing a narrative imagining what life must have been like for a relative when they were younger. This was beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Ableism, Violence, Classism, Hate crime, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent, Child death, Medical content, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Animal death, Vomit, and Excrement
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