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willow_axolotl376's review against another edition
3.0
I have moved this down to 3.5 stars from 4 purely because I don't think the language Wilson uses in this book is appropriate for younger children.
laurenw22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emybooksandcoffee's review against another edition
4.0
It was my favourite book as a child. Reminds me of my childhood best friend, Anna, who recommended it to me. I miss you Anna <3
vitaluna's review against another edition
4.0
Don't give chocolate to dogs kids! (And don't call people fat to be mean!)
It was a good read, and pretty realistic
It was a good read, and pretty realistic
aotora's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
A lot of people seem to think that it's not realistic for a kid to have one good friend for this long, but I know a lot of people who had a friend in kindergarden or primary school and they stayed friends with that person until adulthood. This was a good book about losing a best friend when they move and you suddenly cannot do everything together all the time any more and dealing with that loss. I loved how supportive grandad was and how good her dad was, but man I hated Gemma's mom and her sudden turn around. She was a horrible person most of the time - who shakes the kid every time they get angry over something a kid did? But I got really annoyed when she kept saying that she should just move on and forget about her best friend who she has known her entire life and just move on.. and gets extremely upset when the kid is grieving. I also hated Alice's mom and how stuck up she was. I liked the ending a lot and I liked Biscuits. I also liked Gemma, she is a good representation of a kid with possible ADHD and how misunderstood they can be. It's a pretty decent book about friendship and that friendship surviving being miles apart.
kerry2046's review against another edition
4.0
I read this once and i always wanted to read it again, It must've been good
fluorescentbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
A book about two girls who seem completely different and live in different places, but they still remain best friends
spencerannus's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5