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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
When I heard Angie Thomas talk about this book at the NCTE conference this year, my first thought was-- "Oooooo! Maybe I could do this text instead of Michael Scott's 'The Alchemyst'!"
I threw out the idea to my curriculum director, and he tasked me with reading it and reporting back (I mean, of course!).
I was so nervous the whole time hoping that it could be a justifiable replacement, and I firmly believe it is. There are lots of similar tropes, but the voice and history of this text make it a more meaningful read for my students, I believe.
I am really looking forward to seeing if this text will be approved!
I threw out the idea to my curriculum director, and he tasked me with reading it and reporting back (I mean, of course!).
I was so nervous the whole time hoping that it could be a justifiable replacement, and I firmly believe it is. There are lots of similar tropes, but the voice and history of this text make it a more meaningful read for my students, I believe.
I am really looking forward to seeing if this text will be approved!
This was no Amari and the Nightbrothers. How disappointing. I had high hopes for the author’s first MG novel, too.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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:
No
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I listened to this on audio. Keeping in mind that this is a middle grade novel, it was charming and engaging. The social commentary was part of the world building.
I had the privilege of meeting Angie Thomas at my local library and hearing her speak about her debut novel, The Hate U Give. Hearing any great author share their thoughts in person can be life changing but having this experience was deeply life altering for me as a reader, a parent, a teacher, and as a human.
When I learned Angie Thomas was writing a book for the middle grades- I knew it was going to be phenomenal. I love that she is giving students something she rarely had in school- remarkable books with remarkable characters who look like her.
Magic is all around us but if you are an unremarkable like me, you probably haven’t noticed. We’ve been missing out! Nic is turning twelve and is super excited about her dad finally teaching her how to use her powers as a manifestor but with the turn of some crazy events- she ends up learning a lot more than she expected.
On her journey, Nic unearths the deepest of secrets and begins to learn about the Remarkable’s history which is intertwined with black history and folklore. Angie takes us on a magical adventure immersed with fantastic characters, mythological creatures, and tons of twists and turns.
Young readers are absolutely going to fall in love with Nic and her friends. I was especially partial to JP! They are going to be left on the edge of theirs seats and wanting more- good thing this is a series!
I would definitely recommend this book and encourage parents and caregivers to give it a read also. This book will offer great opportunities for literary discussions in addition to bigger life talks.
I would like to thank Netgalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.
When I learned Angie Thomas was writing a book for the middle grades- I knew it was going to be phenomenal. I love that she is giving students something she rarely had in school- remarkable books with remarkable characters who look like her.
Magic is all around us but if you are an unremarkable like me, you probably haven’t noticed. We’ve been missing out! Nic is turning twelve and is super excited about her dad finally teaching her how to use her powers as a manifestor but with the turn of some crazy events- she ends up learning a lot more than she expected.
On her journey, Nic unearths the deepest of secrets and begins to learn about the Remarkable’s history which is intertwined with black history and folklore. Angie takes us on a magical adventure immersed with fantastic characters, mythological creatures, and tons of twists and turns.
Young readers are absolutely going to fall in love with Nic and her friends. I was especially partial to JP! They are going to be left on the edge of theirs seats and wanting more- good thing this is a series!
I would definitely recommend this book and encourage parents and caregivers to give it a read also. This book will offer great opportunities for literary discussions in addition to bigger life talks.
I would like to thank Netgalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This book was perfection. A middle grade début novel from an absolutely fantastic author, I couldn’t believe it was her first of this genre as it was done so effortlessly well.
Even though I’m not perhaps the normal demographic for this book (an adult who outgrew her middle grade years what feels like a long while ago), I have such a soft spot for these kinds of books and the worlds they create. They welcome you in and offer you a safe place to go when you want to disappear from the world for a bit, and this is exactly what this book did.
Meeting Nic Blake was a delight and I loved her character from the get go, along with every other character in this book! Alex, Nic & JP were such a lovable trio and I loved following them on their adventures. Despite reading this book for the first time, it still gave me strong nostalgia vibes of being back in an adventure book, as with all those of my childhood.
The world the author created was stunning and I loved her bookverse. I can’t wait to get stuck into more and read them with the absolute relish that I read this one. It was so easy and enjoyable to read and I loved every page. There’s nothing (absolutely nothing) that I could critique about this book as it was just a delight from start to finish.
Thank you to the author and publishers on NetGalley for this book in return for my honest thoughts and review.
Even though I’m not perhaps the normal demographic for this book (an adult who outgrew her middle grade years what feels like a long while ago), I have such a soft spot for these kinds of books and the worlds they create. They welcome you in and offer you a safe place to go when you want to disappear from the world for a bit, and this is exactly what this book did.
Meeting Nic Blake was a delight and I loved her character from the get go, along with every other character in this book! Alex, Nic & JP were such a lovable trio and I loved following them on their adventures. Despite reading this book for the first time, it still gave me strong nostalgia vibes of being back in an adventure book, as with all those of my childhood.
The world the author created was stunning and I loved her bookverse. I can’t wait to get stuck into more and read them with the absolute relish that I read this one. It was so easy and enjoyable to read and I loved every page. There’s nothing (absolutely nothing) that I could critique about this book as it was just a delight from start to finish.
Thank you to the author and publishers on NetGalley for this book in return for my honest thoughts and review.
An exciting, engaging middle grade fantasy that works on at least two levels. It's incredibly fun, with twists and turns that even this adult reader of many works in this genre--for children and adults--didn't see coming. But it also seamlessly incorporates Black folklore, the history of enslavement in America, modern racial injustice, and other topics. If a child wishes to and is ready to engage in the latter, it's there for them to do so. If not, they will love this book because the characters are fun and funny and have exciting adventures. A peak example of the genre--highly recommend for middle grade readers. Fortunately, it's the beginning of an at least 3-book series!
I was not sure what I expected. This book was extraordinarily written. Angie Thomas of an author with a message. No matter the genre or age group her messages blazed through the words she evokes to enlighten the reader that reading is phenomenal and fundamental. If you have school age children and are looking for something to that will excite them, this is it. Don’t sleep in the books by us for us. Maybe children will care more about everyone’s history if they are exposed to literature like this.
Entertaining YA about a teen girl who uncovers her gift. She has been traveling from city to city with her father but one day things begin to change. She is pulled into an adventure that uncovers a whole new world and family that she wasn’t aware of. Fun!
I’m not the target audience for this book, but the message is important, and so is Angie Thomas’ writing being accessible to younger readers.