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Het meisje dat naar de sterren luisterde by Kelly Barnhill

5 reviews

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of the best YA books I've read in a while. No wonder it's up for so many awards! A must-read.

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-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

4.5

This first question I ask when rating a book written for kids is does it talk down to its audience. People often treat children like they're lesser, like they're not human yet, like they're miniature humans who have to grow up and then they become human. This book talks down to its audience, sure, but only in the sense that it comes down to the children's level, it kneels down to put a hand on their shoulder and look children in the eye. This book gives children the respect they deserve. This book tells children they are equal, and there will be people who will not believe that they are, and all it takes for them to be seen and heard is to spread love. Love is undeniable. And even if others don't hear them, they did their part, and there will always be someone there for them in return who listened. How lovely.

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