A Game of Fox & Squirrels by Jenn Reese

4.19 AVERAGE

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sahelwig's review against another edition

5.0
challenging dark emotional mysterious sad
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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steds's review against another edition

4.0
As audiobook. Really well done middle reader re domestic violence from a kids perspective.
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readuntilthelastpage's review against another edition

4.5
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
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veevox's review against another edition

3.75
emotional hopeful slow-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
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triftwizened's review against another edition

4.0
A - is it wrong to call this book beautiful - beautiful, whimsical and accurate analogy for abuse.
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snazel's review against another edition

5.0
Really masterfully done middle grade about the emotional impacts of physical abuse. An exquisitely crafted book. And now I want to go eat eggs.
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readingthroughtheages's review against another edition

4.0
Very well written

jlynn2873's review against another edition

5.0
Not at all what I expected. An amazing book that weaves fantasy with the difficult experience of abuse. Hope and courage are woven throughout the story. An amazing book for adults and older kids alike. (Trigger warning of abuse).
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pixie_hallows's review against another edition

4.0
This middle grade book is a book of magical realism, which usually isn’t my thing, but this one is done quite well. The story centers around Sam, who along with her sister is placed in the care of her aunt following what is an obvious case of domestic violence. Sam meets a fox who promises her a chance to get home if only she can prove her loyalty to him. She has to decide if it’s worth it.

I liked how this book dealt with some pretty heavy issues without being graphic, and that the ending is like a big hug and a warm slice of chocolate cake straight from the oven.
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lisagray68's review against another edition

4.75
adventurous emotional sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated