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teastime's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Animal cruelty
maxandrambo's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
beachbunnygirlie3's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death
gretchen__mueller's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was one of the best books I’ve read in so long, yes it’s for younger kids but it wraps you in so quickly. The way some of the characters die is just heartbreaking, but the ending is just so worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
fiveredhens's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
good! probably on the lower side of the age range for middle-grade lit
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Gore
Minor: Alcoholism, Excrement, and Grief
antonio22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Animal cruelty
canadawithoutthec's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a very touching book. It was really quick-paced and easy to read really quickly because of the formatting, but it was really enjoyable and really well done. The idea of zoos being perfect sanctuaries doesn't seem perfect, but given the situation that the characters were in it was definitely a much better place. I would definitley recommend it to anyone looking for a quick but enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
speterson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Death, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism and Chronic illness
kfrickle's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It was cute. Some sad things in it but mostly a really easy and fast read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
mndy's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An enjoyable and nostalgic revisit. After reading, I remember why I loved this story so much, especially given the fact that it’s based on true events.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty