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darumachan's review
3.0
Thanks to libro.fm for the free audiobook edition through their ALC for Educators program.
Sweet story about navigating friendship during middle school years, told through an intriguing mystery that felt high-sakes without introducing any real peril in the main characters' lives. While I appreciated the detailed interactions between the main character and the various reliable adults in her life, I also felt that some of the conversations were a bit contrived -- especially the interactions between the group of friends and the college professor -- which felt a little too preachy, or slightly heavy-handed in modeling "good" behavior. I like that there were so many positive role models available to Maisy and her friends, but in so many ways the extent to which this crew went on making a documentary film had me wondering whether it might be setting unreasonable expectations for how early teenagers would engage intellectually on a group project for school and execute such a polished final product.
Sweet story about navigating friendship during middle school years, told through an intriguing mystery that felt high-sakes without introducing any real peril in the main characters' lives. While I appreciated the detailed interactions between the main character and the various reliable adults in her life, I also felt that some of the conversations were a bit contrived -- especially the interactions between the group of friends and the college professor -- which felt a little too preachy, or slightly heavy-handed in modeling "good" behavior. I like that there were so many positive role models available to Maisy and her friends, but in so many ways the extent to which this crew went on making a documentary film had me wondering whether it might be setting unreasonable expectations for how early teenagers would engage intellectually on a group project for school and execute such a polished final product.
chanadevorah's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
4.0
this was a cute middle grade mystery to listen to while cleaning my apartment. i think that a sort of quiet nerdy bookish type of reader would enjoy these
jan_coco_day's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
neffcannon's review
informative
mysterious
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? No
4.25
amydinco's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dontmissythesereads's review against another edition
5.0
Book #143 read in 2022
Thank you Hachette Audio and @librofm for the complimentary audiobook!
💠I loved this story! Not only is it a story of discovery for Maizy herself; learning about her own friendships and that it’s okay to be exactly who are, it’s a story of past friendships.
Thank you Hachette Audio and @librofm for the complimentary audiobook!
💠I loved this story! Not only is it a story of discovery for Maizy herself; learning about her own friendships and that it’s okay to be exactly who are, it’s a story of past friendships.
The nostalgia surrounding the Nancy Drew books was like a warm hug. I remember reading those when I was Maziy’s age. Some of the references to all the things Nancy could flawlessly do, made me wonder if a reread of them would hold up for me.
The characters and the narration were perfect and fun! I would recommend this to any middle grade reader and to those who loved Nancy Drew as a child themselves!
aimeelag's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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
3.25
danadoesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Thank you LibroFM for the gifted audiobook of SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS! All opinions in this review are my own.
SYNOPSIS
When a mysterious box full of Nancy Drew books and a picture of Maizy's grandmother appears at her mom's store, Maizy is curious who the other women in the photo are. The more Maizy tries to find out, the more her grandmother denies that it is even her. With the help of her friends, Maizy will solve this mystery and finish her project on Nancy Drew!
WHAT I LIKED
- Makes Nancy Drew appealing for young readers
- Doesn't try to hide Nancy's past and explains the revisions made in the 1959
- Mystery follows the Nancy Drew structure
SYNOPSIS
When a mysterious box full of Nancy Drew books and a picture of Maizy's grandmother appears at her mom's store, Maizy is curious who the other women in the photo are. The more Maizy tries to find out, the more her grandmother denies that it is even her. With the help of her friends, Maizy will solve this mystery and finish her project on Nancy Drew!
WHAT I LIKED
- Makes Nancy Drew appealing for young readers
- Doesn't try to hide Nancy's past and explains the revisions made in the 1959
- Mystery follows the Nancy Drew structure