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sallyavena's review against another edition
5.0
This book illustrates the fact that things aren't always what they seem so well. Loved the collision of cultures and expectations and first impressions.
booksconnectus's review against another edition
5.0
I could hand this to any of my middle graders and know that no matter who they are or where they come from that this book will say something to each one of them and give them a new insight into someone else's life-and maybe a new look at their own lives. It would be a perfect book club pick too.
christiana's review against another edition
3.0
A hard listen, but one I'm ultimately glad I stuck with. It was nice to hear Ravi's accent, but ultimately I wasn't crazy about the audio version.
bickie's review against another edition
4.0
Alternating POV between Ravi and Joe during the first week of 5th grade. Would make a great read aloud (or listen - the audio book is well done) for a new 5th grade class. Provides a lot of opportunity for prediction, discussion about bullying, and connecting to times when students have made assumptions about others that turned out to be wrong. Quiet does not necessarily mean unfriendly.
I wish that the teacher did not say "boys and girls" and "her/him" etc so much rather than using gender inclusive language.
I wish that the teacher did not say "boys and girls" and "her/him" etc so much rather than using gender inclusive language.
lanica's review against another edition
4.0
Two boys. Both outsiders. Both so involved with their own problems, they don't see that anyone else might have it worse than themselves.
Written a new Indian author and an established American author, this is a great book to start conversations about race relations, bullying, and immigration.
Highly recommended for classrooms and teachers for read aloud.
Recommended for casual readers who are looking for a quick and good read.
Written a new Indian author and an established American author, this is a great book to start conversations about race relations, bullying, and immigration.
Highly recommended for classrooms and teachers for read aloud.
Recommended for casual readers who are looking for a quick and good read.