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emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, it was a perfect read for middle grade. Korman addresses disabilities and other-ness perfectly- without turning a disabled character into a moral lesson about overcoming adversity etc.
This is a really fun read for "back to school" We follow the school year in small town America through the points of view of several students in a Special education class, and the very burned out teacher. Each of the students has a different background, bringing problems with learning, and their own personality quirks and foibles in a short but sweet tale of redemption and resolution for the students, their teacher and those around them. Korman achieves this feel good read without turning any of the characters into stereotypes, or martyrs to showcase disabilities. Definitely one to pick up- and enjoy just for the fun of it.
This is a really fun read for "back to school" We follow the school year in small town America through the points of view of several students in a Special education class, and the very burned out teacher. Each of the students has a different background, bringing problems with learning, and their own personality quirks and foibles in a short but sweet tale of redemption and resolution for the students, their teacher and those around them. Korman achieves this feel good read without turning any of the characters into stereotypes, or martyrs to showcase disabilities. Definitely one to pick up- and enjoy just for the fun of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Ableism
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