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achiunicorn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
cordelaine's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
zbrarian's review
5.0
“Operation Gnomes from Outerspace” Perfect description for this heart-warming novel. Fast paced, laugh out loud, addressing grief, the need to believe that “they” are out there and illness (Alzheimer’s). Lemon aka Lenore is super feisty and devoted to her grandfather, her friends and Project Validation. Although there is a lesson learned, that not all illnesses can be cured and with the help of loved ones, we learn to accept and make the best of things. I cannot wait to get this in the hands of my students.
z_brarian's review
5.0
“Operation Gnomes from Outerspace” Perfect description for this heart-warming novel. Fast paced, laugh out loud, addressing grief, the need to believe that “they” are out there and illness (Alzheimer’s). Lemon aka Lenore is super feisty and devoted to her grandfather, her friends and Project Validation. Although there is a lesson learned, that not all illnesses can be cured and with the help of loved ones, we learn to accept and make the best of things. I cannot wait to get this in the hands of my students.
scoutabout's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
scarecrow2013's review
4.0
Thank you, Netgalley and Casey Lyall, for the ARC. I leave this review voluntarily and happily. Also, thank you to the publishers for your hard work!
This was such a great book. It was full of laughter, some sadness, quirks and overall just a good time. A grandfather with alzheimer's disease believes he saw an alien and a spacecraft when he was younger. He tells the story over and over, becoming the laughing stock of the town. His granddaughter believes him completely and does whatever she possibly can to prove he's right. Is he telling the truth? That's for you to find out.
This story is such a read, and I had a hard time putting it down. I felt connected to Lemon and her drive to prove her grandfather was telling the truth. No one believed in him but her. The emotions you feel as the story progresses are genuine. Not only that, there is also a bit of a mystery involved.
The more you read, the more you realize there's actually a villain. Who's the bad guy? Is it really the person of interest or the one pointing fingers? That's up to you. With everything combined, this book as a whole is a heartfelt read. I'm so glad I was able to read it.
This was such a great book. It was full of laughter, some sadness, quirks and overall just a good time. A grandfather with alzheimer's disease believes he saw an alien and a spacecraft when he was younger. He tells the story over and over, becoming the laughing stock of the town. His granddaughter believes him completely and does whatever she possibly can to prove he's right. Is he telling the truth? That's for you to find out.
This story is such a read, and I had a hard time putting it down. I felt connected to Lemon and her drive to prove her grandfather was telling the truth. No one believed in him but her. The emotions you feel as the story progresses are genuine. Not only that, there is also a bit of a mystery involved.
The more you read, the more you realize there's actually a villain. Who's the bad guy? Is it really the person of interest or the one pointing fingers? That's up to you. With everything combined, this book as a whole is a heartfelt read. I'm so glad I was able to read it.
therearenobadbooks's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
4.0
This is a very emotional story about a granddaughter and her grandfather who is sick. She is determined to find a way to help him get better but Alzheimer's is not one she can cure. She hopes that these alien gnomes (from Grandpa's stories) may be the answer. Lemon doesn't take No for an answer and will fight to the end. I like how the author balances the emotional level presented with dealing with a loved one with this disease with a pinch of sci-fi first-contact aliens.
fadingapple's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Thanks so much NetGalley for the ARC!
This was absolutely adorable - a quick and easy read for an afternoon but one that had great characters, a well developed plot, and hit on some important topics for the target audience. Casey Lyall manages to cover grief, aging, illness (Alzheimer’s), and other tough topics in a way that is accurate but appropriate for middle-grade readers and the story is really stinking cute too.
Highly recommend for all young readers, and honestly any adult that just needs something fun to escape into. It’s worth the couple hours it will take to get through - excellent work!
This was absolutely adorable - a quick and easy read for an afternoon but one that had great characters, a well developed plot, and hit on some important topics for the target audience. Casey Lyall manages to cover grief, aging, illness (Alzheimer’s), and other tough topics in a way that is accurate but appropriate for middle-grade readers and the story is really stinking cute too.
Highly recommend for all young readers, and honestly any adult that just needs something fun to escape into. It’s worth the couple hours it will take to get through - excellent work!
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