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emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.5
4.5/5
A wholesome and informative book. This middle grade book would be a great resource for learning about many things in an organic and interesting way.
The Good:
- A very diverse cast of characters: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disability, religious views. The author did a great job of making the character so varied yet not in a forced way.
- The discussions about miscarriage and pregnancy issues were brilliant. I am a midwife and anything that breaks down taboos about this subject is brilliant. Children should be exposed to the concepts and this book does this well.
- The trials of friendship as a kid/early teen really rang home.
- Grief is a central theme of this story and different characters process it differently.
- There are some parts of this book where adults impart wisdom to Hazel and honestly, I wish an adult in my life had said those things to me as a kid.
What could have been better?:
- Occasionally Hazel's attitude to life was really grating and brought me out of the story.
A brilliant book that would make an excellent addition to an older child's bookshelf.
A wholesome and informative book. This middle grade book would be a great resource for learning about many things in an organic and interesting way.
The Good:
- A very diverse cast of characters: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disability, religious views. The author did a great job of making the character so varied yet not in a forced way.
- The discussions about miscarriage and pregnancy issues were brilliant. I am a midwife and anything that breaks down taboos about this subject is brilliant. Children should be exposed to the concepts and this book does this well.
- The trials of friendship as a kid/early teen really rang home.
- Grief is a central theme of this story and different characters process it differently.
- There are some parts of this book where adults impart wisdom to Hazel and honestly, I wish an adult in my life had said those things to me as a kid.
What could have been better?:
- Occasionally Hazel's attitude to life was really grating and brought me out of the story.
A brilliant book that would make an excellent addition to an older child's bookshelf.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying and Mental illness
Minor: Car accident and Suicidal thoughts
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