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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
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
obsessedteach's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
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
Content Warnings
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Abandonment, and Police brutality
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Racism
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