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pikalexi's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. Absolutely gorgeous. Will definitely be using it as a set text for my year 8 class.
kiarachelseamai's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mauraderuiter's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kathis_wonderland's review against another edition
4.0
I had to read this book for a book project we are doing at university. Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman tells the story of Jamal and Bibi. Both dream of being football stars, but living in Afghanistan makes this impossible. At some point, their parents decided to flee to Australia and a wild journey begins for the family.
This is one of the few books that I actually liked reading even though I HAD to read them for university. I had to stop reading at several points in the book because I just could not cope to read further. Even though this book is fiction, there is some reality behind it. Many people and families go through this experience of fleeing their home country because of war or other devastating happenings. This book is a more child-like writing with this topic. It makes the story readable for all ages. The story made my heart ache several times.
I think this is a good book for children. I enjoyed it and would recommend it. I can't wait to plan activities for this reading.
This is one of the few books that I actually liked reading even though I HAD to read them for university. I had to stop reading at several points in the book because I just could not cope to read further. Even though this book is fiction, there is some reality behind it. Many people and families go through this experience of fleeing their home country because of war or other devastating happenings. This book is a more child-like writing with this topic. It makes the story readable for all ages. The story made my heart ache several times.
I think this is a good book for children. I enjoyed it and would recommend it. I can't wait to plan activities for this reading.
rebeccatownsend's review against another edition
4.0
I was moved by the story of Bibi and Jamal. This is a great text for use in an English class for it's focus on human rights, refugee issues and the issues of living in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
ozshark's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastic book that has been so relevant for Australian audiences ever since it was published. It contains a great story line, fantastic characters in Jamal & Bibi, excitement, humour, sadness and relevant issues for readers to think about.
It is a great way to interest reluctant readers, as well as raise the issues of societal freedoms, how lucky we are in Australia, the plight of asylum seekers and the impact of our policy decisions.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I think it is Gleitzman's best, along with 'Once'. Every child (and adult) should read it. (Unfortunately, I can't recommend the sequel, 'Girl Underground' quite so highly. It is OK, but takes a long while to get going, with my class losing interest before getting to the good bits).
ps - get this edition...this cover is SO much better than the other ones I have seen!
It is a great way to interest reluctant readers, as well as raise the issues of societal freedoms, how lucky we are in Australia, the plight of asylum seekers and the impact of our policy decisions.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I think it is Gleitzman's best, along with 'Once'. Every child (and adult) should read it. (Unfortunately, I can't recommend the sequel, 'Girl Underground' quite so highly. It is OK, but takes a long while to get going, with my class losing interest before getting to the good bits).
ps - get this edition...this cover is SO much better than the other ones I have seen!
rachelmcchicken's review against another edition
2.0
I did like it a lot - when I was eight. I know there are some teens and adults who enjoy reading good, classic children's books, but I don't think this book holds up for older audiences. But for the record, I found it REALLY interesting! When I was eight.