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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
A good middle grade read with a nice underdog main character. I did not love the audio book narrator, but the book was still good. I kind of wish I'd read it to myself during some of the cringy narration though.
This book has made it to the list of must-reads I'm creating for my possible future kids.
Full review to come
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for providing me a free copy in exchange of an honest review.
Full review to come
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for providing me a free copy in exchange of an honest review.
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.