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booksnbeesem's review against another edition
4.0
This book makes me want to ensure my future children are capable of defending themselves.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
4.0
Piddy Sanchez moves to a new school her sophomore year. At her new school, she is threatened the first day with the title of the book. Piddy doesn't even know Yaqui Delgado and she can't think what she's done to incur her anger, but she has. This is a book about being different and being bullied because of it. Piddy is the exception to most victims of bullying because she takes a stand and the school helps her do it.
What I like about Piddy is that she isn't a stereotype of a victim of bullying. She is smart, she has friends and she has a strong support system at home. What makes Yaqui not like her is this perception of Piddy and Yaqui herself: Piddy thinks she's better (even if it is only in the way she carries herself). And I like the message that Piddy doesn't have to be a victim; she has options that are realistic.
A positive book for teens to better understand the mentality of a bully and the target of bullying.
What I like about Piddy is that she isn't a stereotype of a victim of bullying. She is smart, she has friends and she has a strong support system at home. What makes Yaqui not like her is this perception of Piddy and Yaqui herself: Piddy thinks she's better (even if it is only in the way she carries herself). And I like the message that Piddy doesn't have to be a victim; she has options that are realistic.
A positive book for teens to better understand the mentality of a bully and the target of bullying.
pussinbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Meg Medina portrays an honest story about the effects of bullying. Piddy's descent into depression and self-loathing carries powerful emotional weight through Medina's prose. Yet this is not a bleak novel. Piddy has strong bonds with her mother, family friend Lila, and a couple childhood friends, all of whom help her make tough but necessary decisions in the end.
shanzberg's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful, realistic story about a girl being bullied for no good reason. Themes of identity were really powerful, and I liked the fact that the author lifted the curtain on Piddy actually deciding who she would become.
stressedspidergirl's review against another edition
3.0
It was one of those teen coming of age stories kind of. The setting and characters are a little different than usual, but the bullying is very real, and the effects it has on the main character are lasting and well written.
Her struggles to come to terms with herself, her heritage, and her place in the world are poignant.
It's a good read for teens, simple, quick, and the story isn't overwhelmingly negative or falsely happy. The old apartment and the people who live in it, while never fleshed out feel real.
Her struggles to come to terms with herself, her heritage, and her place in the world are poignant.
It's a good read for teens, simple, quick, and the story isn't overwhelmingly negative or falsely happy. The old apartment and the people who live in it, while never fleshed out feel real.
readwithpassion's review against another edition
4.0
There are many books about bullying, but it is rare to read a text that makes you truly feel frighted for the character being bullied. This text felt very real to me, and it will surely resonate with teenagers. There are many lessons about bullying, but there are also some phenomenal examples of family and friendship. Piddy's mother isn't perfect and like all parents, she makes mistakes, but she is a single mother who tries her best. The ups and downs of this mother-daughter relationship offer much to ponder and discuss. As adolescents go through high school, they form new bonds and often, they also grow apart from childhood friends. Piddy's circumstances of a new school with new friendships will absolutely connect with teens.
essja7's review against another edition
3.0
My daughter and I listened to this story as we drove to appointments and we really enjoyed it. It was definitely YA but addressed the issues of bullying well. We were keen each day to hear the next part and were always making predictions about which direction Piddy would (or should) go in her deperate hunt for safety.
marbooks88's review against another edition
4.0
Life has changed and it's not for the better. Best friend moved away, new apartment, and a new school where a girl she has never met wants to beat her up. This bully changes everything in her life and suddenly she's unrecognizable. How is she going to survive and will she ever be safe?
biblio_amy's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I know that this is targeted towards teenagers but this can very well be read by middle schoolers, especially the ones that come to my library that deal with these situations on weekly if not daily basis. I feel that this book did a great job with adding the social media aspect when fights occur with young people these day (even adults) and how that has really taken bullying to a different level. I wanted to hug Piddy because I had been a similar situation when I moved to a new middle school in 7th grade, and some random girl said she heard I was talk about her and wanted to fight me...luckily for me, there was never a fight but just knowing that someone wanted to start something, and someone I had no idea who she was, like Piddy, it was really scary and I did not want to go to school. I would recommend this to middle school kids and up because I think the message in this book is relatable to that population.
saeverra's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 for me - solid read, though I was hoping to see more perspective or reasoning behind Yaqui's actions.