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booksandkittens's review
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
charlieschu's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
msgabbythelibrarian's review
funny
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
litlover13's review
5.0
I received an advance readers copy at the ALA conference. I loved the story of Ella and her moms living in this cute building. I found Ella to be so confident and sure of herself. Ella reminds me of spunky Aven Greene and readers will delight in her intergenerational friendships. I can’t wait to see more of Ella’s adventures in this new series.
mpplys's review
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
+ Diverse family, intergenerational story. Aven greene readalike, short sweet middle grade
- realistic fiction
I received an advance readers copy at the ALA conference. I loved the story of Ella and her moms living in this cute building. I found Ella to be so confident and sure of herself. Ella reminds me of spunky Aven Greene and readers will delight in her intergenerational friendships. I can’t wait to see more of Ella’s adventures in this new series.
RR
- realistic fiction
I received an advance readers copy at the ALA conference. I loved the story of Ella and her moms living in this cute building. I found Ella to be so confident and sure of herself. Ella reminds me of spunky Aven Greene and readers will delight in her intergenerational friendships. I can’t wait to see more of Ella’s adventures in this new series.
RR
bookishpsychologist's review
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up.
My fourth grade daughter enjoyed this book and would likely read the next one in the series. As a nine-year-old girl, she could relate the main character (Ella) of the same age. Although it was a cute story and I appreciated that it incorporated diverse family units, we dinged a star because the plot was a bit thin. The book mainly focuses on Ella's daily interactions with other residents of the apartment building. My daughter was hoping for more events or details (e.g., adventures, mysteries, getting in trouble, comedic situations) to keep her engaged.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher, Chronicle Books, for an advanced reader copy of this novel to review!
My fourth grade daughter enjoyed this book and would likely read the next one in the series. As a nine-year-old girl, she could relate the main character (Ella) of the same age. Although it was a cute story and I appreciated that it incorporated diverse family units, we dinged a star because the plot was a bit thin. The book mainly focuses on Ella's daily interactions with other residents of the apartment building. My daughter was hoping for more events or details (e.g., adventures, mysteries, getting in trouble, comedic situations) to keep her engaged.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher, Chronicle Books, for an advanced reader copy of this novel to review!
sarahdittmore's review
funny
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? No
5.0