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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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Police brutality, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying
calliecachat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
4.0
This is a book I have in my classroom for a historical fiction unit. I had started it a couple years ago but just now reread it and finished it. I love the way the girls, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern use poetry for power. I also love the importance of names and naming throughout the entire book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Police brutality
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Racism, and Toxic relationship
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Abandonment, and Police brutality
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