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crystal_reading's review
4.0
Very open to interpretation. I love this mystery because it is unique and will likely provoke much discussion .
grapefuit's review
2.0
I wanted to like this book, but it was not to my liking. I get the open ended ness, but it was too much, especially for a children’s book.
jesstele's review
1.0
I disliked this book so strongly. I don’t see what the girls are referring to that makes it a “mystery” and my kids and I went back scouring it to try to figure it out. The stilted language is absolutely absurd both coming from children and being written for children. Seriously awful and pompous.
wilde_book_garden's review
Not what I expected!
Gorgeous artwork and an unusual story with lots of room for interpretation. (Don't go into this expecting a standard mystery.)
Based on some reviews and articles, there are layers of potential meaning here related to experiences specific to Black people (especially related to childhood), which I am obviously not qualified to speak on, so I don't feel right giving this a star rating.
Definitely an interesting experience and a book I could see providing some wonderful discussion opportunities.
Gorgeous artwork and an unusual story with lots of room for interpretation. (Don't go into this expecting a standard mystery.)
Based on some reviews and articles, there are layers of potential meaning here related to experiences specific to Black people (especially related to childhood), which I am obviously not qualified to speak on, so I don't feel right giving this a star rating.
Definitely an interesting experience and a book I could see providing some wonderful discussion opportunities.
dimanabookmark's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
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