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Unstuck by Barbara Dee

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eyeleash's review

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

anslow's review

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lighthearted slow-paced

2.75

This one hit me in all my 7th grade girl feels.

Growing pains, friendship, sisterhood, and that weird feeling when you KNOW you're really good at something but you're suddenly struggling with it hardcore.

librarianaaryn's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective fast-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? Yes

4.5

nbrickman's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

aroseshaw's review

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hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

vanessaedwards1882's review

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

shirleytupperfreeman's review

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Coming in February 2024, this middle grade novel will especially appeal to kids with an interest in writing, but also to kids who feel stuck in a project of some sort. There is even a list of 25 techniques for becoming unstuck/overcoming writer's block at the end of the story and many of those techniques are included in the story itself. Lyla is new to 7th grade. Her friends/friend groups are changing, her older sister is distancing herself from the family, and Lyla has brilliant ideas for creative writing but can't seem to get words on the page. Everything in life feels unsettled and worrisome until Lyla begins to understand where she can provide help and where she needs to ask for help.