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itspandamom's review against another edition
2.0
I'm not really into nonfiction books, but I picked it up because I was buddy reading it with a cousin (she wanted to ready it)
I do sympathize with Shyima. She went through such a terrible time. But for me I believe the story dragged a bit (maybe 2 chapters shouldn't have been added to the book in my opinion) for me it was a 2.5 stars
I do sympathize with Shyima. She went through such a terrible time. But for me I believe the story dragged a bit (maybe 2 chapters shouldn't have been added to the book in my opinion) for me it was a 2.5 stars
tbr_trepidation's review against another edition
4.0
I think Shyima's story is incredibly powerful and important, though parts of it were repetitive.
therootless's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm como podría empezar hablando de este libro.
Es una historia fuerte, sí. Con partes tristes y desgarradoras, que te harán ponerte en el lugar de nuestra protagonista que es Shyima.
De un principio la historia comienza con un buen ritmo, de hecho, me estaba encantando, pero despues de la mitad, el modo de narrar de la autora me aburría, porque repetía y repetía hechos que ya habian sucedido, más adelante los seguía recordando y eso se volvio un poquitín molesto, y me hizo bajarle 2 estrellas.
La historia es hermosa y cruda, y me encantó el final.
Es un libro que recomendaría de todos modos, porque puede que a otras personas les encante más que a mí.
En fín, es un buen libro, 3/5 estrellitas para él.
Gracias a mí pololo hermoso por regalarmelo.
Es una historia fuerte, sí. Con partes tristes y desgarradoras, que te harán ponerte en el lugar de nuestra protagonista que es Shyima.
De un principio la historia comienza con un buen ritmo, de hecho, me estaba encantando, pero despues de la mitad, el modo de narrar de la autora me aburría, porque repetía y repetía hechos que ya habian sucedido, más adelante los seguía recordando y eso se volvio un poquitín molesto, y me hizo bajarle 2 estrellas.
La historia es hermosa y cruda, y me encantó el final.
Es un libro que recomendaría de todos modos, porque puede que a otras personas les encante más que a mí.
En fín, es un buen libro, 3/5 estrellitas para él.
Gracias a mí pololo hermoso por regalarmelo.
sarahjo's review against another edition
3.0
Good non-fiction choice for middle school. About a girl who is sold into slavery by her parents and smuggled into the United States. I think middle school teens would really like this.
mendezconzeta's review against another edition
4.0
Gracias a V&R Editoras por el ejemplar.
Reseña disponible en el blog desde el 16/4
"Hay que aprender a aprender"
Reseña disponible en el blog desde el 16/4
"Hay que aprender a aprender"
sbdomingues's review against another edition
3.0
I thought Shyima's story was both heart wrenching and a story of triumph. The number of people being trafficked is shocking in this day and age. I admire her strength and conviction to not only educate people but her desire to erradicate slavery too. However the book was repetitive and too much hostility bled into the text by the end. I found myself instead of sympathizing with her tragic story wondering why she was still talking about foster parents along her journey with so much negativity. I thought by the end she sounded "entitled" too. No family is perfect. Just stating that and saying she moved on to the next home would have sufficed.
ashleycastellanos's review against another edition
3.0
I have this thing with reading memoirs and autobiographies. I really enjoy them. Reading this book about a 8 year old child slave was sometimes difficult. She endured a lot of terrible things. Although it was a bit slow, I really enjoyed reading this. It most definitely made me grateful for the country I live in and the childhood I had.
sonofthornes's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 estrellas
Siento que no todo el libro es memorable, pero debo recalcar que Shyima es una mujer fuerte, independiende, luchadora, etc.... ella paso por tanto y nunca se derrumbo, siempre se levanto e impuso justicia.
Siento que no todo el libro es memorable, pero debo recalcar que Shyima es una mujer fuerte, independiende, luchadora, etc.... ella paso por tanto y nunca se derrumbo, siempre se levanto e impuso justicia.
wheems01's review against another edition
4.0
When she was young, Shyima Hall's parents sold her to a wealthy family to save her family's honor after her older sister stole from the wealthy family. She became their slave. Later when the family needed to leave Egypt because of some trouble the father got into, they brought Shyima to the United States. The family referred to her as "stupid girl" and treated her as if she was less than human. Eventually, someone noticed that something was different about her and they made a call to report her conditions to child protective services. That call changed her life forever and she hopes that more people will step up and make that call when they notice something amiss with a child.
This book was well written and interesting. Shyima Hall shares her experiences hoping that others can be rescued from similar situations. I liked that the book didn't stop when she was rescued, but also shared the challenges she faced afterwards as a result of her enslavement.
Overall this is a well written, and valuable biography that will open people's eyes and hopefully help save lives.
This book was well written and interesting. Shyima Hall shares her experiences hoping that others can be rescued from similar situations. I liked that the book didn't stop when she was rescued, but also shared the challenges she faced afterwards as a result of her enslavement.
Overall this is a well written, and valuable biography that will open people's eyes and hopefully help save lives.