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kirk0198's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Cute little story set in Paris at Christmas. Read aloud with my kids. We had to look up some of the French words for pronunciation and context.
bea2817's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
A super cute story, but had some pretty big stereotypes in it. It was written in the ‘50’s so I guess I understand the writing of it, but i don’t think it’d fly nowadays lol
lsparrow's review against another edition
2.0
although may have been progressive in its time seems only slightly better than patronizing.
freckleduck's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a cute story, the language is a little antiquated for my students. I felt a little uncomfortable with this as a read aloud with some of the religious connotations. A sweet book, but not one I will read again.
bookslovejenna's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
lil1smith's review against another edition
4.0
The Family Under the Bridge was a book my mom read out loud to my sisters and I when I was younger. I didn't remember much from it, but decided to pick it up again partly because of nostalgia and partly because it involves Christmas. The story is one that is touching in all the right ways and reminds you of the value of being generous to other people.
plainviewfarmer's review against another edition
3.0
I felt like there were a lot of Parisian terms but not as much explanation of what was what, which led to a lot of confusion for my kids.
tifftenn's review against another edition
4.0
Simply told, but full of details allowing the reader to see and feel the moments, the longing for place, for food. Love the Paris scenes. Vivid, loveable characters. Explores homelessness, family, pride, appreciation.