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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I need to think about it more before I can review. Did I think it was good VI rep? Yes. Did I think it was a good book? No.
An incredible story for anyone looking for a unique and compelling story of overcoming obstacles, challenging yourself (and those around you), finding the true meaning of friendship, and the power of your perceptions.
When I started this book, I thought I was way too old to read about middle-schoolers, but this is a really good story. It made me laugh and cry. I was engaged and could relate to the characters even though I'm almost a decade older than them. I really recommend it!
I honestly thought this would be the worst book that I got from Yallfest but I was proven wrong. This was a very sweet and short middle-grade, great message, and original.
Such a good story. I loved watching Squint learn and become friends with McKell. I also loved how all the side characters grew and had so much depth. Overall, a great middle-grade book.
PG-great for kids.
PG-great for kids.
A 2020-2021 Missouri Mark Twain and Truman Award preliminary nominee (grades 4-6 & 6-8).
Flint (aka Squint) has a genetic disorder that affects his eyesight. He is also an aspiring comic book artist who is trying to complete his comic book for a contest despite his poor eyesight. His eyesight worsens, and he has to have surgery. He is discouraged after the surgery to see the quality of his previous work. Meanwhile there is a new girl at school that he befriends who has her own troubles.
This is a sweet friendship story. Sometimes I find them overly saccharine and annoying. This one worked for me. I listened to the book, but I did flip through a print copy and was disappointed that there were no pages of the comic book included. Otherwise, an affecting middle grade book. As for award level, personally I would place it on the lower level. There is some bullying and sadness, but I don't think the content is too much for upper elementary.
Flint (aka Squint) has a genetic disorder that affects his eyesight. He is also an aspiring comic book artist who is trying to complete his comic book for a contest despite his poor eyesight. His eyesight worsens, and he has to have surgery. He is discouraged after the surgery to see the quality of his previous work. Meanwhile there is a new girl at school that he befriends who has her own troubles.
This is a sweet friendship story. Sometimes I find them overly saccharine and annoying. This one worked for me. I listened to the book, but I did flip through a print copy and was disappointed that there were no pages of the comic book included. Otherwise, an affecting middle grade book. As for award level, personally I would place it on the lower level. There is some bullying and sadness, but I don't think the content is too much for upper elementary.
This was a very inspiring read!
Thank you Shadow Mountain Publishing for the advance copy
This book goes up on my possible-to-read list for my kids in the future. They need such a story to ground them. I’m a big fan of middle grade and I found this book to be exceptionally intriguing, easy to read, simple to understand and very much relatable.
From the very first words I was hooked to the story. I loved how the characters were immediately believable and realistic. Flint‘s character – as young as he is – was incredibly truthful and honest. A 13 years old kid these days face the horrors of middle school and I love how it was portrayed within the story.
Bullying isn’t something you should stand back from or shy away from facing, yet a lot of kids face it every single day, for things they have no power over – like Flint‘s illness. It’s horrible and crippling and if someone thinks that it gets forgotten, big surprise, it doesn’t. A bullied kid will remember every single day for the rest of his/her life.
Parents, read this book, teach your kids to be kind and merciful, to be loving and friendly. Teach them to accept each other, to not call one another names, to look in the mirror and be proud of who they are and be an example for them to be proud of you.
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Thank you Shadow Mountain Publishing for the advance copy
This book goes up on my possible-to-read list for my kids in the future. They need such a story to ground them. I’m a big fan of middle grade and I found this book to be exceptionally intriguing, easy to read, simple to understand and very much relatable.
From the very first words I was hooked to the story. I loved how the characters were immediately believable and realistic. Flint‘s character – as young as he is – was incredibly truthful and honest. A 13 years old kid these days face the horrors of middle school and I love how it was portrayed within the story.
Bullying isn’t something you should stand back from or shy away from facing, yet a lot of kids face it every single day, for things they have no power over – like Flint‘s illness. It’s horrible and crippling and if someone thinks that it gets forgotten, big surprise, it doesn’t. A bullied kid will remember every single day for the rest of his/her life.
Parents, read this book, teach your kids to be kind and merciful, to be loving and friendly. Teach them to accept each other, to not call one another names, to look in the mirror and be proud of who they are and be an example for them to be proud of you.
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Mark Twain Award nominee 2020-21. Another great book from this pair of authors, after the fantastic Mustaches for Maddie. Another story of a kid who has a serious health problem but does amazing things anyway.