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mrb's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
ekmoore11's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Ableism, Animal cruelty, and Confinement
elcowboyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Bullying
joceraptor's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
a very sweet contemporary mg about a bunch of misfit kiddos becoming friends. there is however quite a bit of ableism from the bully, who both uses the r* slur and mocks the deaf character frequently.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
lectora21's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
lorie336's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I couldn't put this down because the level of what was to come out of this. Love the diversity of the characters. I gave it the rating I did because I can identify especially at that age. When I was 11 I was bullied and I didn't have friends either. My mom worked long hours so I was alone most of the time until 7 or 8 pm. I felt for Virgil, I knew exactly what he was going through and I was rooting for him. I am not going to spoil more, but when I read this book I felt seen because of my personal experiences and I felt every main protagonist was a representation of the stages of my life except the bully and those parents. Although I am not as old as Lola I am closer to her now in this stage of my life.
Overall, just a wonderful coming of age story especially for children who are being bullied or feel alone because of diversity. When I have a chance I am going to buy this book and share with my children. Also, parents be mindful of how you act and speak around your kids, this is why the bully is a bully, he looks up to his dad and his dad isn't the kindest man.
Overall, just a wonderful coming of age story especially for children who are being bullied or feel alone because of diversity. When I have a chance I am going to buy this book and share with my children. Also, parents be mindful of how you act and speak around your kids, this is why the bully is a bully, he looks up to his dad and his dad isn't the kindest man.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
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