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bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This is a middle grade novel told through the eyes of 11 year old Delphine as she and her sisters visit their estranged mother in Oakland. Their visit takes place in the height of the Black Panther movement in the late 1960’s. The story explores not only the Black Panthers and their history, but also coming of age, sisterhood/family, and identity.
One Crazy Summer was a quick read! I liked the short chapters which only made me say “just one more chapter” late into the night. The characters are well written and developed throughout the book. I wanted to hug Delphine for being forced to act like an adult/parent instead of getting to be a kid though!
Overall an interesting, hopeful story that taught me a bit more about the Black Panthers!
One Crazy Summer was a quick read! I liked the short chapters which only made me say “just one more chapter” late into the night. The characters are well written and developed throughout the book. I wanted to hug Delphine for being forced to act like an adult/parent instead of getting to be a kid though!
Overall an interesting, hopeful story that taught me a bit more about the Black Panthers!
Graphic: Racism, Police brutality, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying
whitne_ey's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Racism, and Toxic relationship
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Racism and Abandonment
cyrinw98's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Abandonment, and Police brutality
happenstance's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Racism
charmingprincethefirst's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Racism
linesiunderline's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
There is so much life and emotion in this slim book. It’s easy to see why it won all the awards. Williams-Garcia can really write.
The sisters’ dynamic is brilliant. Gosh I love those three firecrackers. It’s impossible not to root for them and laugh along with them and love them. Delphine is especially memorable, though they are all sweethearts in their own ways.
This is one of those books with hard stuff and lightness and ordinary life all mixed together and the result is a sense of having experienced something very rich and true. A gem.
The sisters’ dynamic is brilliant. Gosh I love those three firecrackers. It’s impossible not to root for them and laugh along with them and love them. Delphine is especially memorable, though they are all sweethearts in their own ways.
This is one of those books with hard stuff and lightness and ordinary life all mixed together and the result is a sense of having experienced something very rich and true. A gem.
Moderate: Abandonment and Racism
bibliocharylodis's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
liked the writing, I liked the concept. I liked the inclusion of history but I have some real huge issues with how the children were treated and the fact that this never really gets addressed in the book, rather ending with the mother giving excuses and still being loved by her children despite her completely neglecting them in the short time she was their principal caretaker. I just can't get over that. I am curious about the other books, though. Like I said, I liked everything else.
Minor: Racism
moonlit_paperbacks's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Minor: Racism
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