Reviews

Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World by Catherine Stock, Mildred Pitts Walter

ego8's review against another edition

informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

odinblindeye's review

2.0

Old Children's Book. Liked it as a kid, but haven't read it in years.

trasiwatson's review

5.0

A great story with themes of African American history "out West," male role models, patience and love and dispelling traditional gender roles etc.

Spoiler alert: The book does not include a recipe for the 'Best Biscuits in the World,' which was a great disappoint to my son, (insert smiles).

choirqueer's review

4.0

I liked this sweet story about a young Black boy and his relationship with his grandfather. It's clearly a story of a different time, written and taking place in the 1940's, but the narrative of a Black grandfather modeling masculinity for his grandson and the loving relationship the two central characters share is as relevant today as ever.

cw: outdated gender stereotypes, graphic violence to animals (killing/eating, entertainment-type abuse), discussion of historic racism/enslavement (Black child and grandparent reading about Black history together)

jennybeastie's review against another edition

4.0

Great story about visiting grandpa on the ranch, and about learning how to take care of yourself. All about confidence, thoughtfulness and kindness. Really lovely.

debnanceatreaderbuzz's review

4.0

Add another book to my list of recommended stories with African-American characters. I'm delighted to say that this story not only has African-American characters, but it has an African-American boy and an African-American grandfather as central characters. And any boy living in a female-centric home will love this tale of a boy who seeks out his grandfather to advise him on how to make a bed and how to bake the world's best biscuits.