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amarieads's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
andrearbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a quick read, but so interesting and insightful. Told in verse and with simple illustrations, this is a collection of answers to a question told in verse. The question is simply - What is the one thing you'd save in a fire? The answers go in a variety of directions, and the rationale as to why different items are chosen are so fascinating. It's one of those books that goes by and just makes you think and reflect in a deeper way than you were expecting. It's an incredibly unique read that is the kind of book that sticks with me long after I've finished.
nath_py's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sandraagee's review against another edition
3.0
This book is a brief but thoughtful read that explores a very basic idea: If there was a fire at your house, and if you knew that your family and pets were all safe, what is the one thing you would choose to save? I wish that the kids' voices were a little more distinctive as they do tend to blend in with each other, and there's little in the way of transition between kids/objects. But this lack of characterization does allow the book's concept to stand out.
heatherbermingham's review against another edition
3.0
This is a weird one for me because I really love what's here, but it just doesn't feel like a book. I literally read the whole thing before I finished a couple of large slices of pizza. Certain students wouldn't mind that - they'd be thrilled to feel like they read a whole book so fast - but 10-year-old me would have been frustrated.
lphel's review against another edition
4.0
Quick read with beautiful illustrations, unique voices, and a verse format I’d never seen before: sijo Korean poetry. Very accessible and thought-provoking for students!
gabbiebrandt's review against another edition
4.0
This was really sweet! I liked each little vignette and the idea of “what’s one thing you’d save if your house was on fire” is a really interesting topic to hear the thoughts of children on.
lori_reads_everything's review against another edition
4.0
One day a teacher asked her students, "If there was a fire, what is the one thing you would take?". This book tells us their sincere, and incredibly sweet, answers.
This was an impulse read I borrowed from my library, and I'm so glad I gave it a try. It's a very short read, but packs a lot of emotion - I found myself brought to tears by a few of the answers. On the flip side, there are also laughs to be found here, thanks to the logic of these kids.
If you're looking for a short, heartwarming read - this book is definitely worth picking up.
This was an impulse read I borrowed from my library, and I'm so glad I gave it a try. It's a very short read, but packs a lot of emotion - I found myself brought to tears by a few of the answers. On the flip side, there are also laughs to be found here, thanks to the logic of these kids.
If you're looking for a short, heartwarming read - this book is definitely worth picking up.