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plottwisttravels's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
katieproctorbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was cute— lots of great things to discuss here like privilege and wealth and education rights.
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Set in Karachi, Pakistan, this is a captivating, unique and important story. And the author’s note is a must read that adds so much to the story - if you’re reading this book out loud, or doing a book talk, maybe lead with the author’s note. Grades 4-6.
texashuneyb's review
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kaylab's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
amberinpieces's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Violence, Bullying, Grief, and Medical content
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Review copy: Digital ARC via Netgalley
This is a fabulous story of family, identity, friendship and going after dreams. Mimi and Sakina appear to have very different lives, but they learn a lot from each other and inspire each other to do hard things. I loved getting to see Karachi from both an insider and outsider point of view. I have to admit that I am jealous of young people today having the ability to use the Internet to see the setting of a book using Google Maps and other resources. I had no real images in my head of Karachi and the book was really immersive.
Saadia Faruqi made me care about these young people and I flew through the book. I can't wait to share it with my students.
This is a fabulous story of family, identity, friendship and going after dreams. Mimi and Sakina appear to have very different lives, but they learn a lot from each other and inspire each other to do hard things. I loved getting to see Karachi from both an insider and outsider point of view. I have to admit that I am jealous of young people today having the ability to use the Internet to see the setting of a book using Google Maps and other resources. I had no real images in my head of Karachi and the book was really immersive.
Saadia Faruqi made me care about these young people and I flew through the book. I can't wait to share it with my students.
walrus420's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
starfish912's review against another edition
informative
fast-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
4.0