Reviews

Lily's Promise by Kathryn Erskine

lovbasketball's review

4.0

Lily, a shy 11 year old girl, is beginning public school after losing her father, who was also her teacher. Before her dad died, Lily promised him that she would find her voice and use it. By finding her tribe at school, Lily grows into her voice. The chapters from Libro were a great addition to the book, and I loved thinking about the author through Libro's chapters.
I can't wait to read this to my studnets. The issues are real and relatable and my fourth graders will love it!

kbonner528's review against another edition

inspiring reflective 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

fornia's review

3.0

in middle grade, good people are good and bad people get defeated, or change, or have understandably nasty backstories. the lines are clearer in a way that almost feels attainable even in the morass of the world we live in today, yk?
my heart is so full

janaya's review

informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

2.5

cjimenez14's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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? No

5.0