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ashleycmms's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence and Abandonment
linesiunderline's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
It’s official, I want to read all of Jacqueline Wilson’s books. This is my first fictional piece of hers, and I went in with high hopes after Brown Girl Dreaming.
Her poetic style is just perfect for Middle Grade readers. It has a clean, straightforward way about it, but still gets straight to the emotional heart of her characters and their experiences. It’s so readable, yet deep. This is a very accessible novel in verse.
Loved the beautiful portrayal of the relationship between ZJ and his parents, and also his friendship circle. You can feel the love and strength in those connections.
I think this novel opens up opportunities for readers to talk about tough things, including how to reconcile one’s past understanding of a person with present differences or challenges. What do you hold onto?
4.5 stars because I think I’d have liked even more contrast between ZJ’s memories of his dad before his illness and the present day.
Her poetic style is just perfect for Middle Grade readers. It has a clean, straightforward way about it, but still gets straight to the emotional heart of her characters and their experiences. It’s so readable, yet deep. This is a very accessible novel in verse.
Loved the beautiful portrayal of the relationship between ZJ and his parents, and also his friendship circle. You can feel the love and strength in those connections.
I think this novel opens up opportunities for readers to talk about tough things, including how to reconcile one’s past understanding of a person with present differences or challenges. What do you hold onto?
4.5 stars because I think I’d have liked even more contrast between ZJ’s memories of his dad before his illness and the present day.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Grief
Minor: Violence
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