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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
kaylasbooklist's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Coming at you post-Halloween with a fun middle grade book! I loved The Apartment House on Poppy Hill. Ella is spunky and curious, a delightful young protagonist to follow. Since I live in the suburbs, the apartment house setting was interesting for me. It was neat to learn about the neighbors in each apartment and how the nosiness of Ella endears her to everyone in the building. I saw a comparison of this book & main character to the Ivy + Bean series and I agree!
Thank you to @lyon.brit.andthebookshelf for the recommendation! The Apartment House on Poppy Hill is out Tuesday, November 7th! Thank you to Netgalley and Chronicle for my e-arc!
Thank you to @lyon.brit.andthebookshelf for the recommendation! The Apartment House on Poppy Hill is out Tuesday, November 7th! Thank you to Netgalley and Chronicle for my e-arc!
moonytoast's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Thank you to Chronicle Books and Netgalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this book!
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill is an absolutely charming and sweet chapter book focused on following the life of nine-year-old Ella, who lives in Apartment E with her mothers, Abby and Livy. Whether it be introducing the new neighbors to the tricks they need to know of their new home, juggling chores and teatime with her neighbor, or being invited to Apartment A to finally meet the elusive Robinsons, Ella shows her deep love and care for her community.
The writing style is easy to read and great small comedic beats, along with some genuinely heartfelt ideas about time and community. Ella’s personality and interactions with her neighbors reminds me of Eloise from Eloise at the Plaza, which brought a fun energy to this book and gave me a sense of nostalgia. I also adored all the illustrations by Sònia Albert.
This book is brimming with aspects that I love to see in children’s fiction, including intergenerational friendships and inclusive depictions of different couples and family dynamics. I’m excited to read more of Ella’s daily adventures in the apartment house on Poppy Hill as this series continues!
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill is an absolutely charming and sweet chapter book focused on following the life of nine-year-old Ella, who lives in Apartment E with her mothers, Abby and Livy. Whether it be introducing the new neighbors to the tricks they need to know of their new home, juggling chores and teatime with her neighbor, or being invited to Apartment A to finally meet the elusive Robinsons, Ella shows her deep love and care for her community.
The writing style is easy to read and great small comedic beats, along with some genuinely heartfelt ideas about time and community. Ella’s personality and interactions with her neighbors reminds me of Eloise from Eloise at the Plaza, which brought a fun energy to this book and gave me a sense of nostalgia. I also adored all the illustrations by Sònia Albert.
This book is brimming with aspects that I love to see in children’s fiction, including intergenerational friendships and inclusive depictions of different couples and family dynamics. I’m excited to read more of Ella’s daily adventures in the apartment house on Poppy Hill as this series continues!
chrissiemwright's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
talfy28's review
adventurous
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
4.75
kimiloughlin's review
5.0
Ella Josephine Norwood is my new favorite chapter book protagonist! Sassy, opinionated, and very smart, Ella rules her apartment building and her big heartedness brings out the best in everyone.
lberestecki'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? It's complicated
3.25
halligomez's review
funny
hopeful
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
booksandpops4000's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
This book was so cute. It was such a cute read and i loved the diversity of so many of the characters in this story. It def gave me vanderbekkers of 141 street vibe and was so focsued on found family. I thought the main character was fun and think it is great start for new readers for smaller chapter books!! I enjoyed this one and would def read more in the future