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lpin's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
swiftie7013's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ameserole's review
4.0
Nim's Island was all kinds of cute. Now I've definitely seen the movie before diving into the book but it has been a while since I've actually watched it. So I will admit that I was a little surprised by what happened to her mom in the beginning because I couldn't remember if that was mentioned in the movie.
I still don't know the answer to that question either and maybe one day I will. Or someone can just me out of my misery and give me the answer. Maybe.
Back to the book, so this was just a really cute adventure. Definitely flew through this book and Nim was an interesting character all by herself. Also the island she is on sounds freaking cool. I don't know how I would feel about fish and coconut all the time.. but details. If I had my own island I think I would be fine (maybe?). Plus her relationship with her dad was just really cute and reminded me of my own relationship with mine.
Then there's Alex. She was like a little turtle who needed to break free of her shell. I was definitely excited for her to go on this adventure because she just needed to. She's a famous writer who writes amazing adventure books but desperately needed to go on one herself. Just to experience what her main character goes through.
In the end, I really enjoyed diving into this and I'm going to see if I can find the next book stat!
I still don't know the answer to that question either and maybe one day I will. Or someone can just me out of my misery and give me the answer. Maybe.
Back to the book, so this was just a really cute adventure. Definitely flew through this book and Nim was an interesting character all by herself. Also the island she is on sounds freaking cool. I don't know how I would feel about fish and coconut all the time.. but details. If I had my own island I think I would be fine (maybe?). Plus her relationship with her dad was just really cute and reminded me of my own relationship with mine.
Then there's Alex. She was like a little turtle who needed to break free of her shell. I was definitely excited for her to go on this adventure because she just needed to. She's a famous writer who writes amazing adventure books but desperately needed to go on one herself. Just to experience what her main character goes through.
In the end, I really enjoyed diving into this and I'm going to see if I can find the next book stat!
heidisreads's review
5.0
Nim, a spunky girl, lives with her scientist dad and her friends Selkie and Fred on a secret island full of adventures. The biggest adventure is yet to come, though, when Nim has to save herself and the island from trouble.
lucym's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
chrystal_gayle's review
4.0
I read (well, actually listened to) this book in preparation for book club. It is a rather enjoyable story, though short. I will add to this review when I hear from my kids about their thoughts.
maryhannawilson's review
4.0
Nim and her father, Jack, live together on a secret island. Jack is a scientist and decides to leave Nim on the island alone for a few days while he travels to study plankton. Nim is content to do her daily chores, play with her animal friends, and talk to her father nightly at their planned time.
Of course, things don't go as smoothly as planned and plenty of adventures ensue, including a volcanic eruption and an ongoing correspondence with her favorite author of adventure stories.
I enjoyed this book more than I anticipated. I have never seen the movie so the entire storyline was new to me. Nim was a delightful, innocent character who had plenty of fun on the island. Her animal friends never communicate directly with her as "talking animals" in the story, but they are a fun part of her adventures.
I think elementary school children would enjoy this book and as a bonus, could watch the movie after reading!
Of course, things don't go as smoothly as planned and plenty of adventures ensue, including a volcanic eruption and an ongoing correspondence with her favorite author of adventure stories.
I enjoyed this book more than I anticipated. I have never seen the movie so the entire storyline was new to me. Nim was a delightful, innocent character who had plenty of fun on the island. Her animal friends never communicate directly with her as "talking animals" in the story, but they are a fun part of her adventures.
I think elementary school children would enjoy this book and as a bonus, could watch the movie after reading!
listen_learn's review
5.0
I was hooked on this from page 13 - I just couldn't put it down!
An adventure for book- and nature-lovers alike, this great story is jam-packed with vivid scenes and breath-taking action. The voice is wry and magical, though it's not a fantasy. It reminded me of Roald Dahl and J.M. Barrie, though it's not as creepy as the former, nor as tongue in cheek as the latter.
It's definitely somewhat dated. The women in the story seem to have a hard time reconciling the word 'hero' with the word 'woman' and are constantly being surprised by their own bravery. Also, though there is email in the story, it's clear this is set in the days before gmail became widely used. I still think overall it is a fantastic read, and would appeal to a modern kid. Maybe I'll come update this as soon as I get it into my classroom library and get some student feedback.
'til then - I recommend for people who've dreamed of living on an island with animals for friends, who like heart-wamring stories of bravery and spunk.
An adventure for book- and nature-lovers alike, this great story is jam-packed with vivid scenes and breath-taking action. The voice is wry and magical, though it's not a fantasy. It reminded me of Roald Dahl and J.M. Barrie, though it's not as creepy as the former, nor as tongue in cheek as the latter.
It's definitely somewhat dated. The women in the story seem to have a hard time reconciling the word 'hero' with the word 'woman' and are constantly being surprised by their own bravery. Also, though there is email in the story, it's clear this is set in the days before gmail became widely used. I still think overall it is a fantastic read, and would appeal to a modern kid. Maybe I'll come update this as soon as I get it into my classroom library and get some student feedback.
'til then - I recommend for people who've dreamed of living on an island with animals for friends, who like heart-wamring stories of bravery and spunk.
kelseyglamour's review
4.0
Nim lives on an isolated island with Jack, a scientist that raised her. Nim pals around the island with her animal friends and fends for herself when Jack takes research trips. Above all, Nim fears a group of tourists that inadvertently led to her mother's disappearance. Nim must work with her friends and an adventure writer to avoid the Troppo Tourists and survive a huge storm.
Nim's Island would be appropriate for readers between nine and twelve years old. Readers that enjoy realistic adventure stories about independent children or strong female characters may enjoy this book. At times the conflict between Nim and the Troppo Tourists seems contrived. The conflict produced by the storm proves much more genuine.
Nim's Island would be appropriate for readers between nine and twelve years old. Readers that enjoy realistic adventure stories about independent children or strong female characters may enjoy this book. At times the conflict between Nim and the Troppo Tourists seems contrived. The conflict produced by the storm proves much more genuine.