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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
I liked this book, and think that it's important for kids and adults alike to read as it is such a relevant topic, but I wish it would have had a more realistic outcome. I don't think there would be such a "happy" ending in real life.
well for battle of the books this was pretty good. kinda relatable and was cute.
This book is so relevant and important for young girls to read. I really appreciated the ending and felt like there was a realistic and authentic resolution.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Maybe He Just Likes You is a great book to hand to middle grade students as a way to explain the "me too" movement as well as giving a look at how hard it is to respond to unwanted attention, especially for tweens and teens. Give this book to students who enjoy realistic fiction with a serious message.
Read alikes:
See You at Harry's
Benefits of Being an Octopus
Halfway Normal
Questions to ask students:
What instrument does Mila play in band?
trumpet
What game do the students play at recess?
untag
What class does Mila start to take at the rec center (E motions)?
self-defense / karate
https://barbaradeebooks.com/books/maybe-he-just-likes-you/
Read alikes:
See You at Harry's
Benefits of Being an Octopus
Halfway Normal
Questions to ask students:
What instrument does Mila play in band?
trumpet
What game do the students play at recess?
untag
What class does Mila start to take at the rec center (E motions)?
self-defense / karate
https://barbaradeebooks.com/books/maybe-he-just-likes-you/
This book hit hard. It's so important to address misogyny and sexual harrassment at a young age, when it can be effectively countered and before the patterns have become set. A really phenomenally done book. The way it holds everyone in the book accountable for what's been happening to Mila in a way that is fair. The male counselor who failed Mila toward the beginning realizing his error and wanting to learn. It's just so important. The author has threaded the needle of this subject so perfectly and shown that everyone can grow and do better. Accountability for all without the casting of stones.
Happy book birthday to Maybe He Just Likes You by Barbara Dee - the book is out TODAY so you better get your copy! Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network and Simon Kids for the review copy of this book - all opinions are my own.
With the #metoo movement pushing sexual harassment and consent into the spotlight, this book is the perfect way to introduce the topic to middle grade students. Mila is dealing with unwanted physical contact at school - behaviors her teachers brush off as "teasing" and her friends write off as "flirting". But Mila doesn't like it, and when she asks the boys to stop, they don't. She doesn't feel comfortable going to the male principal or male guidance counselor, who coaches all these boys on the basketball team. Since no one else will shield her from this harassment, Mila changes how she dresses and tries to never be alone in the hallways. The abuse continues, and Mila's other relationships suffer as a result. She doesn't know how to stop the harassment, but knows she can't take much more. Who can help? Who can she trust?
This book is too real, and sadly I'm sure every tween (and adult...) reading it will have had experiences similar to Mila's. The subject is wonderfully handled, with a practical resolution that will definitely stick in my mind in case I ever need to use it. I think this would be a great book club book for girls in 4th-8th grades, to give them a safe space to talk about things that have happened or might happen to them and an opportunity to understand what they should do about it.
With the #metoo movement pushing sexual harassment and consent into the spotlight, this book is the perfect way to introduce the topic to middle grade students. Mila is dealing with unwanted physical contact at school - behaviors her teachers brush off as "teasing" and her friends write off as "flirting". But Mila doesn't like it, and when she asks the boys to stop, they don't. She doesn't feel comfortable going to the male principal or male guidance counselor, who coaches all these boys on the basketball team. Since no one else will shield her from this harassment, Mila changes how she dresses and tries to never be alone in the hallways. The abuse continues, and Mila's other relationships suffer as a result. She doesn't know how to stop the harassment, but knows she can't take much more. Who can help? Who can she trust?
This book is too real, and sadly I'm sure every tween (and adult...) reading it will have had experiences similar to Mila's. The subject is wonderfully handled, with a practical resolution that will definitely stick in my mind in case I ever need to use it. I think this would be a great book club book for girls in 4th-8th grades, to give them a safe space to talk about things that have happened or might happen to them and an opportunity to understand what they should do about it.
A must read for every middle schooler about bullying and personal space and sexual harassment.
I read this with my 8th grade daughter. This very sensitive subject was really well done in the book. And reading it with my girl gave lots of opportunities for conversations. It was gut wrenching to read, but definitely recommend.
I give this book 4 and a half stars.
There is a lot of things I can say about this book, but it won't disappoint you when it comes to the end. Mila is a strong character that really shows a difficult situation where she thought she could get out herself but it's difficult when no one listens to you. It's also the fear of not being heard or listened to that really got me because it's hard having to be in a position where you feel like everyone is against you. But she has adversity and she has the help she needed which wasn't what she expected but it does help stop the boys harassing her.
I wanted to cry for her, assure her, cheer her on and reprimand the young boys who think it was funny to do those things to someone. IT's so frustrating to read it from her perspective and it still gives me uncomfortable tinges in the back of my head when I think about what Mila went through. I understand that they're still kids and one of Mila's friends tried to help but there wasn't much she has done for her.
I do have to admit, it might come off a little bit unrealistic if the character didn't have karate and I think most kids wouldn't be able to have the same opportunity like she does. At least that is what I think but sometimes you never know where help comes from! And the ending with Mila's friends were a little weird, they just changed a complete 180 from not believing her to suddenly being on her side after what happened near the end. That part annoys me with one of Mila's friends, Zara, was that she didn't really have much of a change after believing what happened to Mila, it just seemed a little off.
I definitely would recommend this book to many who are able to read at this level. It definitely gives a perspective on how we should deal with situations like this but also to be more aware about what we do to each other and ourselves and most importantly respect one another.
There is a lot of things I can say about this book, but it won't disappoint you when it comes to the end. Mila is a strong character that really shows a difficult situation where she thought she could get out herself but it's difficult when no one listens to you. It's also the fear of not being heard or listened to that really got me because it's hard having to be in a position where you feel like everyone is against you. But she has adversity and she has the help she needed which wasn't what she expected but it does help stop the boys harassing her.
I wanted to cry for her, assure her, cheer her on and reprimand the young boys who think it was funny to do those things to someone. IT's so frustrating to read it from her perspective and it still gives me uncomfortable tinges in the back of my head when I think about what Mila went through. I understand that they're still kids and one of Mila's friends tried to help but there wasn't much she has done for her.
I do have to admit, it might come off a little bit unrealistic if the character didn't have karate and I think most kids wouldn't be able to have the same opportunity like she does. At least that is what I think but sometimes you never know where help comes from! And the ending with Mila's friends were a little weird, they just changed a complete 180 from not believing her to suddenly being on her side after what happened near the end. That part annoys me with one of Mila's friends, Zara, was that she didn't really have much of a change after believing what happened to Mila, it just seemed a little off.
I definitely would recommend this book to many who are able to read at this level. It definitely gives a perspective on how we should deal with situations like this but also to be more aware about what we do to each other and ourselves and most importantly respect one another.