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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
It’s cute. Cute book to read during the Fall. If you like ‘Pumpkinheads’ by Rainbow Rowell then you might like ‘Apple Crush’ by Lucy Knisley. They both take place in the Fall and have a Fall festival.
75%
Significantly less annoying/frustrating than the first because there's a lot less of Walter.
I really like that this book encourages kids to be kids, instead of rushing to grow up and trying to be and feel everything all at once. I definitely remember being annoyed by how obsessive other kids started getting about romance around 4th grade, and honestly, I think we as adults should stop pushing romance on kids, too. "Teasing" kids about who they spend time with is genuinely very annoying and makes them not want to have friends with the opposite gender, even if they actually get along and like each other (and I mean like, not like like). Adults think they're being funny, but it actively discourages interactions between kids, and we don't need that shit in the world.
Significantly less annoying/frustrating than the first because there's a lot less of Walter.
I really like that this book encourages kids to be kids, instead of rushing to grow up and trying to be and feel everything all at once. I definitely remember being annoyed by how obsessive other kids started getting about romance around 4th grade, and honestly, I think we as adults should stop pushing romance on kids, too. "Teasing" kids about who they spend time with is genuinely very annoying and makes them not want to have friends with the opposite gender, even if they actually get along and like each other (and I mean like, not like like). Adults think they're being funny, but it actively discourages interactions between kids, and we don't need that shit in the world.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
I received an eARC courtesy of Random House Graphics via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I had to reread the description of this because nowhere does it say that this is a small sample of the book which was devastating because I was really looking forward to it. That aside, this will definitely live up to the expectations of book 1. The illustrations are just as charming as ever and it will be great to see some familiar faces again (and meet some new ones).
Edited to add: Finally read the whole book. Just as cute as I expected.
For Libraries: If 'Stepping Stones' is as beloved in your libraries as it is in mine, this is a must buy.
I had to reread the description of this because nowhere does it say that this is a small sample of the book which was devastating because I was really looking forward to it. That aside, this will definitely live up to the expectations of book 1. The illustrations are just as charming as ever and it will be great to see some familiar faces again (and meet some new ones).
Edited to add: Finally read the whole book. Just as cute as I expected.
For Libraries: If 'Stepping Stones' is as beloved in your libraries as it is in mine, this is a must buy.
Jen's story continues in this second GN of the Peapod farm series. The story is still very relatable and entertaining. I look forward to more books of this series.
The story includes young love, being a third wheel, and bullying. Those are tough and stressful things to deal with and Jen learns to navigate her way through each of these things and in my opinion does a good a great job of handling those situations.
I liked that Walter's character didn't play as big of a role in this story and that Jen was shown to confront the problems head on versus ignoring the situation or throwing a tantrum (for lack of a better word).
The story includes young love, being a third wheel, and bullying. Those are tough and stressful things to deal with and Jen learns to navigate her way through each of these things and in my opinion does a good a great job of handling those situations.
I liked that Walter's character didn't play as big of a role in this story and that Jen was shown to confront the problems head on versus ignoring the situation or throwing a tantrum (for lack of a better word).
lighthearted
fast-paced
I have read everything by Knisley and will continue to do so. This book picks up where Stepping Stones left off, somewhere in late September/early October, and the girls are helping out in a pumpkin patch on their neighbor's farm. Jen is nervous about starting school, she loves the dragon books her awesome librarian recommends to her, and she is frustrated by all the romance in the air. Perfect for early middle schoolers.