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wordyanchorite's review against another edition
5.0
I'd already read and enjoyed the original. As far as I can tell, the major change in this edition is cleaning up the language. There's a helpful short history of apartheid in the back, with a timeline of laws. A pronunciation guide for names would have been helpful for classroom use.
eta: The back cover recommends this book for ages 8-12. This is, in my opinion, *deranged*. The heavy subject matter makes this most appropriate to read and discuss with high schoolers or mature middle schoolers. Just because they took the F word out of his edition doesn't mean it's suddenly an early chapter book.
eta: The back cover recommends this book for ages 8-12. This is, in my opinion, *deranged*. The heavy subject matter makes this most appropriate to read and discuss with high schoolers or mature middle schoolers. Just because they took the F word out of his edition doesn't mean it's suddenly an early chapter book.
tmleblanc's review against another edition
3.0
This is a wonderful introduction to life in South Africa towards the end of Apartheid. Trevor honestly and humorously tells his personal story through the frame of the country’s history.
I received a copy of this book direct from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book direct from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
ellbo_oks333's review against another edition
5.0
really well made and written, it makes me want to read the adult ver.
caylieratzlaff's review against another edition
5.0
I've already read the adult version, and the YA version does a nice job of removing the more explicit parts while still keeping the story.
boblendzinski's review
5.0
I’m strongly considering making this a must read book for my high school Sociology class next year. Excellent read and the real life story is highly compelling.
mckennasimmons7's review against another edition
5.0
This is the best book I’ve ever taught my 10th graders hands down. What a good time for them and me.
sdmomof5boys's review against another edition
4.0
Read this out loud with my kids. The original has too much language. This one still has heavy subject matter but it's told mostly in an entertaining way and with some great life lessons. It was a great way to expose my children to the way other cultures live, the hardships other kids have to go through. And that they can succeed anyway. Lots to talk about as we read it together.
sojuliereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
thenextgenlib's review against another edition
5.0
It’s almost unbelievable the life that Trevor led before moving to America. The systematic violence and oppression in South Africa was shocking. Trevor’s mom was so strong in many ways, but weak in others. It was a fascinating read. I’m very interested to see how this will play out as a movie soon.