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lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
cute short story about making friends for middle readers
rachellosacco's review against another edition
I didn't realize this was a kid's book, it's a bit too basic in language and story telling.
miszjeanie's review against another edition
4.0
With themes of blended families, a deceased parent, a STEM-loving protagonist, and another protagonist with serious food allergies, this novel is full of important and fun elements. Younger middle-grade readers will especially love this short (under 250 pages!) book with a protagonist turning ten.
A Field Guide to Getting Lost is an almost-slice-of-life novel about two children finding friendship when thrust together by their parents’ choice to date. Sutton and Luis, but Luis especially, show readers the power of embracing differences and choosing kindness even when we’re outside our comfort zones.
Read my full review of this book on A Novel Mind.
A Field Guide to Getting Lost is an almost-slice-of-life novel about two children finding friendship when thrust together by their parents’ choice to date. Sutton and Luis, but Luis especially, show readers the power of embracing differences and choosing kindness even when we’re outside our comfort zones.
Read my full review of this book on A Novel Mind.
mckennedy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
mahireads's review against another edition
5.0
This middle grade novel made me cry, cheese at the ceiling from cuteness, and most importantly re-upped my appreciation for young kids as characters and as readers. Wish I had been introduced to more books like this as a kid
wnicodemo's review against another edition
4.0
This is the heartwarming story of two kids, Sutton and Luis, whose parents have recently begun dating. The story is told from alternating points of view: Sutton, a science-minded girl who is laser-focused on coding a mini robot, and Luis, a creative boy writing his own novel who really suffers from severe allergies. The pacing of the plot is good in that the story is centered around two attempts (by the dating parents) to have a "family" activity. The first outing is a flop but soon followed by a second outing that leads to Sutton and Luis getting lost, a situation that forces them to work together. There are other interesting characters that add some diversity. There are also intriguing backstories on the "other" parent of both Sutton and Luis, which I think young readers will relate to. Overall, while this book is entertaining, the concrete details are what I think really add some richness. For example, Sutton's neighbor Mrs. Banerjee makes a comforting drink called golden milk: "spices and honey stirred into warm milk, which bloomed a brilliant yellow when she added a spice called turmeric." Other details get equal attention. And, of course, there's a dog (named Moti) who plays the small but important role of, well, the dog. I like books with dogs (as long as they don't die). This book is going right into my elementary school library, and I think it will be a hit.
Note: I received this book for free in a giveaway on this site.
Note: I received this book for free in a giveaway on this site.
honey_ob's review against another edition
5.0
The Field Guide to Getting Lost is Joy McCullough debut middle grade book and it is delightful!! Humorously told from the alternating perspectives of Luis and Sutton (whose mom and dad, respectively, are dating), the characters and their voices throughout the story just ring with authenticity. Serious subject get addressed and everyone learns there is more than one solution.
A fast engaging book, it is a must read for middle graders who enjoy laugh out loud realistic fiction!