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tangleroot_eli's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
A great look at the challenges of being a deaf child in the US in the mid-'70s, and of the struggles of being a kid in general.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Toxic friendship, Medical content, and Vomit
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness
annagrace43's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Vomit, Cultural appropriation, and Medical content
Moderate: Blood, Toxic friendship, and Bullying
zombiezami's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Blood, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Ableism
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Alcohol and Death
blombern's review against another edition
funny
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inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.0
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Moderate: Toxic friendship, Vomit, Ableism, and Blood
kelly_e's review against another edition
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4.5
Title: El Deafo
Author: Cece Bell
Genre: Graphic Novel Memoir
Rating: 4.5
Pub Date: September 2, 2014
T H R E E • W O R D S
Lighthearted • Informative • Meaningful
📖 S Y N O P S I S
El Deafo tells the story of a young girl, Cece, who loses her hearing after a bout with meningitis, and her journey to fit in and make friends while being visibly different than her classmates.
💭 T H O U G H T S
What a fun and important book that is both informative and real from own voice author, Cece Bell. She has captured the essence of stepping back in time to what it is like being a fourth grader, and what it is like to be different, as she has lived the experience herself. In essence, the vibrant illustrations add to the reading journey, making this such an endearing read. It explores themes of friendship, acceptance, bullying, and differences. I definitely appreciated the author's note at the back explaining that this is one story, and how it doesn't represent every person who has a hearing impairment.
Overall, this is a highly relatable story for many kids, which can help broaden their perspective and understanding of those living with hearing impairment. Highly recommend for all ages.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• all kids!
• fans of Wonder
• readers in search of a heart-warming story
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Our differences are our superpowers."
Author: Cece Bell
Genre: Graphic Novel Memoir
Rating: 4.5
Pub Date: September 2, 2014
T H R E E • W O R D S
Lighthearted • Informative • Meaningful
📖 S Y N O P S I S
El Deafo tells the story of a young girl, Cece, who loses her hearing after a bout with meningitis, and her journey to fit in and make friends while being visibly different than her classmates.
💭 T H O U G H T S
What a fun and important book that is both informative and real from own voice author, Cece Bell. She has captured the essence of stepping back in time to what it is like being a fourth grader, and what it is like to be different, as she has lived the experience herself. In essence, the vibrant illustrations add to the reading journey, making this such an endearing read. It explores themes of friendship, acceptance, bullying, and differences. I definitely appreciated the author's note at the back explaining that this is one story, and how it doesn't represent every person who has a hearing impairment.
Overall, this is a highly relatable story for many kids, which can help broaden their perspective and understanding of those living with hearing impairment. Highly recommend for all ages.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• all kids!
• fans of Wonder
• readers in search of a heart-warming story
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Our differences are our superpowers."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Blood and Vomit
bookishlybecca's review
emotional
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hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Ableism, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Vomit
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