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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
I got this with prime unlimited on my iPad with the kindle app.
I loved everything about this book, the characters, the setting, the pacing of the chapters and the book but I most of all loved the message, go buy this book.
I loved everything about this book, the characters, the setting, the pacing of the chapters and the book but I most of all loved the message, go buy this book.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
This was a fantastic middle-grade novel! I loved Jude’s character—she had such a big heart and vivid imagination, and it was really sweet to see the world through her eyes. The author did a great job of painting Jude’s obstacles in a way that both showed her struggle and gave hope of a brighter future. I appreciated how the book didn’t feel the need to go into the darker details; although it did mean a lot of conflicts became simplified, I think this would be a good book for young readers who are looking for a more lighthearted reading experience that still has a lot of depth and intricacies. I really liked the supporting characters too, and the plot with the play gave the story some nice structure. I just wish the book had been longer, and that we’d gotten to see more of Jude’s life in America. Overall though, I would definitely recommend this book to middle-grade readers, as Jude’s experience of moving to a new home and trying to fit in is definitely universal.
Disclaimer: I listened to this book on audio, so I can’t really say much to the novel-in-verse format, but for what it’s worth, the writing flowed nicely and sounded very natural.
Disclaimer: I listened to this book on audio, so I can’t really say much to the novel-in-verse format, but for what it’s worth, the writing flowed nicely and sounded very natural.
hopeful
fast-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
A nice middle grade book to start a conversation about immigration. Touched on a few serious things like racism, Islamophobia, and war but did not get very detailed or in depth. Good conversation starter though
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
A sad and beautiful book all together. It gives you a good glimpse as to what’s happening in Syria and what it feels like to be a refugee. Highly recommend!
This is a book for everyone. Beautiful and important.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes