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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
genre: realistic?
summary: Primrose is left her small home town when her parents are lost/dead at sea. with high hopes that they will return, Primrose bounces between her eccentric neighbor and her recently discovered uncle. she likes to cook and bonds with the owner of the local diner.
notes: recipe included at the end of each chapter
for kids who like: because of winn-dixie
age group: age 9+
my review: not newberry worthy but entertaining. but i felt almost like i was reading pippi longstocking without as much shenanigans. i felt like the eccentric townsfolk thing was a little forced (minus the owner of the girl with the red swing <3ed her)...it had a small town sitcomish feel
summary: Primrose is left her small home town when her parents are lost/dead at sea. with high hopes that they will return, Primrose bounces between her eccentric neighbor and her recently discovered uncle. she likes to cook and bonds with the owner of the local diner.
notes: recipe included at the end of each chapter
for kids who like: because of winn-dixie
age group: age 9+
my review: not newberry worthy but entertaining. but i felt almost like i was reading pippi longstocking without as much shenanigans. i felt like the eccentric townsfolk thing was a little forced (minus the owner of the girl with the red swing <3ed her)...it had a small town sitcomish feel
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I expected to like this book much more than I actually did. So much of it is completely unbelievable including the ending. I was just glad to finish it and move on. I'm surprised it's a Sonlight title (Level J) *and* a Newbery Honor book.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
No
Flat characters with no plot. Quick read, but not a good one.
This was completely charming. A former roommate of mine gave this to me because I made a lot of waffles. I can't wait to try out some of the recipes (they are not anything high brow and the instructions are just like if someone was teaching you in their kitchen, too!)
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I tried to rate this how I would have felt about it as a kid. It was super cute and so quirky. I enjoyed the life lessons and bigger picture things. I don’t think it would have been my favorite growing up, but I would have enjoyed it.
P.S. everyone needs a Bert and Evie in their lives.
P.S. everyone needs a Bert and Evie in their lives.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
It’s pretty meh but saved itself with one or two really heartfelt scenes
I love how ridiculous and funny this book is! Every character and chapter has a hint of the absurd in them. Love the recipe at the end of each chapter too!