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tkittyshrimp's review against another edition
4.0
I loved it, but I think this is a children's book for adults. Hopefully tweens will reread it later on, after they've read (and understood) To Kill a Mockingbird, and find new layers of meaning.
afro8921's review against another edition
4.0
Sarah Nelson is an 11 year-old living in garland, texas with her dad. Like most 11 year-olds, she wants to fit in and be excepted. Unfortunately she is plagued by the notoriety surrounding her mother and the instability that causes in her housing situation. I loved the literal use of language in this book. Mean kids become "darts" because their words are sharp and painful. Sarah has also identfied several "trouble" words she can't use for fear of upsetting her father. This story looks at the difficulties experienced by one family as they struggle to deal with mental health issues.
k8iedid's review against another edition
4.0
The last bit of this shredded me. Sarah Nelson, what a voice and character.
wiseowl33's review against another edition
3.0
Deep topic. But well written. Love the letters to Atticus Finch. Good resolution to a really deep idea.
bestdressedbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
3.5-3.75 stars :)
I enjoyed this a lot more than the first book I read by Karen Harrington. This was a no holds, straight to the point, raw story about a middle grade protagonist dealing with a life no 12 year old should have to deal with. Dealing with an alcoholic grieving father, a mother that is in prison because she tried to drown both of her children and succeeded with her brother, her best friend is a plant. Bravo.
I enjoyed this a lot more than the first book I read by Karen Harrington. This was a no holds, straight to the point, raw story about a middle grade protagonist dealing with a life no 12 year old should have to deal with. Dealing with an alcoholic grieving father, a mother that is in prison because she tried to drown both of her children and succeeded with her brother, her best friend is a plant. Bravo.
catherinesque's review against another edition
3.0
While the story seems to be wrapped up a little too neatly at the end, Sarah is a character I enjoyed getting to know better.
rebeccawolfe's review against another edition
5.0
Love this one. Definite Newbery potential. Quirky and smart protagonist, sad backstory, Atticus Finch, and a wise plant as best friend. What more could you want?
maddiec1297's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jbojkov's review against another edition
3.0
I liked Mayday better. I’m glad I read it first. This is a solid story about a young girl whose mother kills her twin brother and attempts to kill her when they were two- luckily Sarah survives. Unluckily, she has a father struggling with alcoholism and his duties as a father. This follows her over the summer she turns twelve as she attempts to make sense of her past and take control of her future. I liked it, but you can see Harrison’s growth as an author clearly from this book to her next.