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eponineeurydice's review against another edition
5.0
A girl from my choir of 200, who still remains nameless to me, told me that this was her favorite book. I hope I can track her down and thank her eventually, because this. Was so good. The verse was gorgeous, the story was beautiful and the main character's wish to be a movie star was so true and real. If you're looking for a good middle-grade, a novel in-verse or an authentic and beautiful refugee story... it's this book, friends. I read it so quickly, it was such a pageturner and such a lovely story. It was real enough that it saddened me, but also hopeful. It touched on so many important themes. I just really adored it.
mysteriesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
nerdyfantasyreader's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
asahome's review against another edition
3.75
TL;DR: A girl navigates transitioning from childhood to adolescence as her home also transforms from a safe place to threats of violence from outside the home. As she navigates her new world and her new self, she learns to rely on those around her to be touch stones on her journey.
pothosethos's review against another edition
5.0
I love this story. The whole book is in verse and I read it all in one sitting. It beautifully describes the story of Jude, a refugee from Syria. It holds the sadness Jude has of missing her homeland and family, and the happy moments she has found in America so well. It is written for a tween audience, but has a depth, sensitivity, and humanity about it. Would highly recommend!
flory_valley's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
vdiviesti's review against another edition
5.0
Phenomenal book! I can't wait to read it with my 7th and 8th graders!
jennnafziger's review against another edition
5.0
What a lovely story of a young immigrant’s struggle to learn how she can maintain her identity and adopt a new culture at the same time. Middle School readers will love Jude and learn compassion and empathy for the Arab people they will meet at the same time. Fantasy book!