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emmacmitch's review
This book is great it perfectly captures how stupid kids can be but it’s not their fault it’s just bc they’re kids!! And they are trying their best despite their ignorance about the world! And so many adults are there to help you! Loved this as a child and appreciate it for different reasons now that I am an adult.
sweetpunk's review against another edition
4.0
Thoughtful mystery
I really enjoyed Miranda’s storytelling about the events she had lived. The story was interesting and thoughtful. Good book for older kids.
I really enjoyed Miranda’s storytelling about the events she had lived. The story was interesting and thoughtful. Good book for older kids.
katdfleming's review
4.0
Fascinating how she tied everything up at the end. Beautifully woven. It gave me a lot to think about! A great follow up to reading "A Wrinkle in Time."
k_noodlesoup's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was such a fun read! I loved the casual sci fi aspect.
protoman21's review
4.0
I know it is superficial, but the cover of this book kept me from reading it for years. It just looks so bland and the title doesn't help either. I finally listened to this after going through a list of Newbery Award winners and I am glad that I did. Although the ending is predicable, I appreciated how it developed and liked the little twist. I also thought Stead did a good job of showing the evolution of friendship. Kids change and not everyone has friends from birth that stay with them all of their lives.
thanureads's review
5.0
First of all everyone should read this book. Something about it is so magical and enchanting. This is one of those books that you can't help but smile after and i really enjoyed this book. Rebecca Stead is honestly one of my favorite authors.
tiaroseshang's review
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
edshara's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know how to explain it but I think this is one of those great little books, that just reads differently for everyone. This book could easily be a DNF or one of your favorites. I think it just depends on how you go into it.
In the beginning, I was a little confused. The story is told from the future POV of the main character but in a present tense (hope that makes sense). In books like this, I usually find myself trying to remember too much and putting stock in things that, in the end, don't matter. Which leads to my being confused, but once I settle down and just let the story unfold, I find it more enjoyable (as I did with this book).
This story at its core, is about family, friendships, standing up for others and just basic human decency with some time travel thrown in. My favorite part had to be the high level of communication that these characters had. Their were moments of miscommunication, however, it was refreshing to read as these characters asked questions, were able to give and receive thoughtful and understandable answers, express their thoughts and feelings, apologize and be content as things changed.
I am also going to have to read A Wrinkle in Time, now, though I've been avoiding it (I know its a classic and I didn't want to read it and possibly be disappointed). I will have to give it a try but maybe after I've forgotten some of the parts that Rebecca Stead revealed in her book. All in all, this was an enjoyable book and I like how it all came to a clever, clear, and understandable end.
In the beginning, I was a little confused. The story is told from the future POV of the main character but in a present tense (hope that makes sense). In books like this, I usually find myself trying to remember too much and putting stock in things that, in the end, don't matter. Which leads to my being confused, but once I settle down and just let the story unfold, I find it more enjoyable (as I did with this book).
This story at its core, is about family, friendships, standing up for others and just basic human decency with some time travel thrown in. My favorite part had to be the high level of communication that these characters had. Their were moments of miscommunication, however, it was refreshing to read as these characters asked questions, were able to give and receive thoughtful and understandable answers, express their thoughts and feelings, apologize and be content as things changed.
I am also going to have to read A Wrinkle in Time, now, though I've been avoiding it (I know its a classic and I didn't want to read it and possibly be disappointed). I will have to give it a try but maybe after I've forgotten some of the parts that Rebecca Stead revealed in her book. All in all, this was an enjoyable book and I like how it all came to a clever, clear, and understandable end.
joyceeeee_k's review
5.0
One of the few books that really hit me hard and actually resonated with me.
paige_is_me's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0