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fanboyriot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Medical content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse, Car accident, and Miscarriage
repunzee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
kibbles15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Medical content, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage
_ren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Personally, I couldn't connect with the characters that much. I felt a surface level connection, and I really do prefer books where it makes me feel like I am making choices like/with/inside the main character(s). This book didn't feel as ammersive for me. If I hadn't enjoyed Hiaasen's comedy, I most likely would have rated this book a 3.5 or 3.75. Although, I really do like the message it is presenting of preserving endangered species. Kids really do need to learn about that one way or another, and this is a fun way to. 👍
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Violence, Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, Grief, and Emotional abuse
wolfiegrrrl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It would have been so easy to simply write a story about children who only have good intentions and are always right while all of the adult characters are jaded, selfish, and bad; but Carl Hiaasen does a decent job of showing that life is usually mixed up in more complications than what first appears on the surface. Due to the heaviness of the topics involved, they are presented in a way that mostly spells everything out for its intended middle grade audience, but there are nuances aplenty for older readers to analyze as well.
I also really appreciated Hiaasen's colorful descriptions of the geography and wildlife - perfect for nature-lovers who like to be pulled into the scenery of the story.
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Bullying
Minor: Child abuse, Car accident, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Miscarriage
glittergrandma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Child abuse