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sallyavena's review
5.0
Perfect read for anyone struggling with being different in any way, shape or form. Here's my full review: http://www.compassbookratings.com/reviews/index.php/review/view/1952
lanica's review
4.0
I haven't been able to finish this book. Every time a kid sees me reading it, they ask if they can check it out; and, being the good librarian I am, I let them. So, I've read a few chapters over lunch, then a couple weeks pass...then another one or two, and a couple weeks pass. Then I took it home for the weekend...and my sons saw it and took it from me. They both read it in a day (they are eight) and so got it back Sunday night. I read a few more chapters that night but a student was it when I returned to school...and that's as far as I have gotten.
I have really enjoyed what I have read so far...buy I may never get a chance to finish it, so I thought I'd write a review...just in case.
I have really enjoyed what I have read so far...buy I may never get a chance to finish it, so I thought I'd write a review...just in case.
lyssalovereads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
alyshadeshae's review
5.0
While I'm not normally one to read a book and then praise the agenda, this book is all about a specific political and social agenda. Namely, inclusion. It's beautiful. My niece and nephew will both be reading these with me to learn that differences are not bad and that unusual is not wrong.
oreolover15's review
5.0
This was a fun read aloud with my kids. They couldn't wait to read each day. It's funny and also includes some good messages about being kind and accepting yourself for exactly who you are. I let the kids rate the book when we were done reading. They can't wait to read the next book in the series.
the_enobee's review
3.0
I had a great time with Upside-Down Magic, and I would have no trouble recommending this to readers of any age. My only niggle is that I felt like this was more of an introduction rather than a stand-alone novel. Which doesn't distract from this story, and leaves plenty to be discovered in the remainder of the series. I was feeling in the beginning that this was way too derivative, but give this a chance and you'll be swept away by the imaginative take on magical abilities and the very real-life issues of standing up for your true friends and being your own natural self.
jennymock's review
4.0
Upper Elementary (3 & 4) girls will especially enjoy this book. I ready to read the next book in the series. I love the aunt.
jamielouh's review
4.0
This is our school’s current One Book, One school read. Every family got a copy and read it at home, one chapter a day. I read it at home as well. It was a really cute book that had diversity but wasn’t so in your face. I thought the message was great, and it kept me invested even as an adult. I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator did a great job. Her accents for people of different races didn’t sound forced or bad haha. The kids have loved reading this book at home, surprisingly most of them have done it with their families! They like telling me about the bitten haha.