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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
A very well-written book where not much happens. That's usually not a problem. There are well-explored ideas, great images, and the language and flow of the book is wonderful. The central idea is the kind of thing I love, too-- and the subtle poems on the periphery (Jesse) that really work.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-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:
No
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Read this with my 5th grade class. The kids loved it and especially had an attachment to the toad. The little reappearance of the toad at the end of the book made them all gasp, which I loved. The book kept them guessing all throughout and I’d definitely recommend all teachers giving this one a shot.
Added note: the movie is very different and a lot more romance heavy. I enjoyed the book much more.
Added note: the movie is very different and a lot more romance heavy. I enjoyed the book much more.
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated