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rasunshiny's review against another edition
4.0
Don't Expect me to be like anyone else. It's Perfect.
Selain covernya yang cantik. Jika diperhatikan dari covernya kalian akan melihat lukisan empat rumah di tubuh puffin dan tersekat oleh garis putih. Dikelilingnya terdapat postcard yang dihubungkkan dengan tanda panah. Pada bagian bawah cover terdapat mentari dan sinarnya, bisa dikatakan itu merupakan sunrise. Semua gambar di cover tesebut memiliki makna yang berasal dari isi cerita.
Flight of the Puffin terbagi dalam empat cerita, tentang Libby, Jack, Vincent dan T. Masing-masing tokoh meenghadapi permasalahan yang berbeda pula. Tapi, siapa sangka karena takdir yang seperti keajaiban ke-empatnya terhubung satu sama lain.
Flight of the Puffin mengajak pembaca melihat berbagai permasalahan yang dihadapi anak. Masalah tersebut mungkin selama ini dianggap remeh bahkan oleh keluarga sendiri. Awalnya kupikir buku ini hanya mengangkat isu bullying dan ternyata lebih dari itu. Mulai masalah dari lingkup keluarga, krisis identitas dan transgender. [a:Ann Braden|17071283|Ann Braden|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1516062175p2/17071283.jpg] pun mampu mengangkat isu sensitif dengan penyampaian yang ringan dan terkesan magical.
Aku dapat merasakan konflk batin yang dihadapi setiap tokoh. Bagaimana mereka menghadapi berbagai penilaian orang banyak termasuk keluarga sendiri namun disisi lain juga ingin hidup sesuai kehendak hati. Salah satu hal yang membuatku miris adalah keluarga yang seharusnya berperan sebagai tempat ternyaman malah menjadi salah satu sebab ketidakpercayaan diri para tokoh. Aku juga dapat memahami perasaan para orang tua yang tentunya hanya ingin yang terbaik untuk anak-anaknya. Namun seringkali tolak ukur baik yang dinilai adalah berdasarkan standar masyarakat yang mungkin saja tidak sesuai dengan keinginan anak.
Aku suka bagaimana pada akhirnya setiap tokoh mampu menerima dirinya dan melihat berbagai isu dengan pandangan yang berbeda. Juga lagi-lagi keluarga memang tempat paling aman untuk pulang.
Its also says that they use their wings to basically fly through the water. And, really, who cares if you're called "the clown of the sea" if you can do that?
Menurutku arti puffin disini adalah sebagai representasi dari semua tokoh utama. Baik Libby, Jack, Vincent dan T memiliki mengalami apa itu menjadi berbeda dan mendapat cemoohan. Bahkan anak teladan seperti Jack sempat menerima pesan jahat dan juga memiliki adik yang 'berbeda'. Tidak peduli apa kata orang, jika mampu melakukan yang terbaik untuk diri sendiri dan tidak menyakiti diri sendiri, who cares. Pada akhirnya yang paling tau apa yang terbaik untuk untuk diri sendiri adalah kita bukan orang lain.
it's really a good middle grade book, recommended!
4 of 5 stars!
Selain covernya yang cantik. Jika diperhatikan dari covernya kalian akan melihat lukisan empat rumah di tubuh puffin dan tersekat oleh garis putih. Dikelilingnya terdapat postcard yang dihubungkkan dengan tanda panah. Pada bagian bawah cover terdapat mentari dan sinarnya, bisa dikatakan itu merupakan sunrise. Semua gambar di cover tesebut memiliki makna yang berasal dari isi cerita.
Flight of the Puffin terbagi dalam empat cerita, tentang Libby, Jack, Vincent dan T. Masing-masing tokoh meenghadapi permasalahan yang berbeda pula. Tapi, siapa sangka karena takdir yang seperti keajaiban ke-empatnya terhubung satu sama lain.
Flight of the Puffin mengajak pembaca melihat berbagai permasalahan yang dihadapi anak. Masalah tersebut mungkin selama ini dianggap remeh bahkan oleh keluarga sendiri. Awalnya kupikir buku ini hanya mengangkat isu bullying dan ternyata lebih dari itu. Mulai masalah dari lingkup keluarga, krisis identitas dan transgender. [a:Ann Braden|17071283|Ann Braden|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1516062175p2/17071283.jpg] pun mampu mengangkat isu sensitif dengan penyampaian yang ringan dan terkesan magical.
Aku dapat merasakan konflk batin yang dihadapi setiap tokoh. Bagaimana mereka menghadapi berbagai penilaian orang banyak termasuk keluarga sendiri namun disisi lain juga ingin hidup sesuai kehendak hati. Salah satu hal yang membuatku miris adalah keluarga yang seharusnya berperan sebagai tempat ternyaman malah menjadi salah satu sebab ketidakpercayaan diri para tokoh. Aku juga dapat memahami perasaan para orang tua yang tentunya hanya ingin yang terbaik untuk anak-anaknya. Namun seringkali tolak ukur baik yang dinilai adalah berdasarkan standar masyarakat yang mungkin saja tidak sesuai dengan keinginan anak.
Aku suka bagaimana pada akhirnya setiap tokoh mampu menerima dirinya dan melihat berbagai isu dengan pandangan yang berbeda. Juga lagi-lagi keluarga memang tempat paling aman untuk pulang.
Its also says that they use their wings to basically fly through the water. And, really, who cares if you're called "the clown of the sea" if you can do that?
Menurutku arti puffin disini adalah sebagai representasi dari semua tokoh utama. Baik Libby, Jack, Vincent dan T memiliki mengalami apa itu menjadi berbeda dan mendapat cemoohan. Bahkan anak teladan seperti Jack sempat menerima pesan jahat dan juga memiliki adik yang 'berbeda'. Tidak peduli apa kata orang, jika mampu melakukan yang terbaik untuk diri sendiri dan tidak menyakiti diri sendiri, who cares. Pada akhirnya yang paling tau apa yang terbaik untuk untuk diri sendiri adalah kita bukan orang lain.
it's really a good middle grade book, recommended!
4 of 5 stars!
pangobooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nic_r's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
cartogram's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
blogginboutbooks's review
4.0
FLIGHT OF THE PUFFIN teaches a lot of good, timely lessons about being who you are, seeking to understand others instead of judging them, standing up for yourself, spreading kindness, and not being afraid of change. It's an empowering, hopeful book that will speak especially to those who feel like outcasts. I really like that it's focused on using your own specific talents and abilities to create change and that even simple actions can have a big impact.
Unfortunately, this book does feel forced and heavy-handed in places. I prefer subtlety, with more story and less obvious preaching, if that makes sense. For this reason, I didn't love FLIGHT OF THE PUFFIN. In the end, it was just an okay read for me.
If I could, I would give this book 3 1/2 stars; since I can't, I rounded up.
Unfortunately, this book does feel forced and heavy-handed in places. I prefer subtlety, with more story and less obvious preaching, if that makes sense. For this reason, I didn't love FLIGHT OF THE PUFFIN. In the end, it was just an okay read for me.
If I could, I would give this book 3 1/2 stars; since I can't, I rounded up.
bookwormkelly10's review
5.0
Right off the bat, Libby's narration had a strong You're Welcome Universe vibe with a strong emphasis on the importance of art. Libby's narration was my favorite because her passion for art and yearning to not be like her family were so prominent. I loved that we as readers were given insight into the words that hurt her and her own moral dilemmas. There was a lot of internal conflict with Libby that is a great representation about the power our words have, even when just comparing one to a family member.
Vincent and Jack's narrations broke my heart. Jack was a great representation of grief and Vincent's story highlighted the impact of bullying. I cried every time I read about Jack's past and the blame he placed on himself. I think his story will benefit so many children who read this book. Likewise, I cried reading about Vincent's experiences at school. I grew angry at the lack of teacher intervention. I grew angry at the blatant bullying for no reason (which is really all bullying, isn't it).
While I loved the entire book, however, it was the end that truly solidified the story for me. It was such a powerful ending, and yes, I did indeed bawl. It was absolutely a beautiful ending that made me want to write my own stack of index cards. Honestly, I think I'll have my students write a stack, too. I still cannot come to terms with how perfect this ending was. It was a stunning, stunning novel!
Honestly, the only complaint I have is that I don't know whether or not it can classify as an LGBTQ+ book. I think the issue of gender-neutral bathrooms is, unfortunately, still prominent; however, it didn't seem like the main focus of this novel. The debate about gender-neutral bathrooms did all tie together well with the other story, and I think it creates a positive think piece, I'm just not sure how to classify the novel as a whole. I can't put my finger on why exactly, though. Nevertheless, Braden approached the topic with great sensitivity and respect. I'm hoping it starts conversations among readers that lead to a more positive change in the future.
Vincent and Jack's narrations broke my heart. Jack was a great representation of grief and Vincent's story highlighted the impact of bullying. I cried every time I read about Jack's past and the blame he placed on himself. I think his story will benefit so many children who read this book. Likewise, I cried reading about Vincent's experiences at school. I grew angry at the lack of teacher intervention. I grew angry at the blatant bullying for no reason (which is really all bullying, isn't it).
While I loved the entire book, however, it was the end that truly solidified the story for me. It was such a powerful ending, and yes, I did indeed bawl. It was absolutely a beautiful ending that made me want to write my own stack of index cards. Honestly, I think I'll have my students write a stack, too. I still cannot come to terms with how perfect this ending was. It was a stunning, stunning novel!
Honestly, the only complaint I have is that I don't know whether or not it can classify as an LGBTQ+ book. I think the issue of gender-neutral bathrooms is, unfortunately, still prominent; however, it didn't seem like the main focus of this novel. The debate about gender-neutral bathrooms did all tie together well with the other story, and I think it creates a positive think piece, I'm just not sure how to classify the novel as a whole. I can't put my finger on why exactly, though. Nevertheless, Braden approached the topic with great sensitivity and respect. I'm hoping it starts conversations among readers that lead to a more positive change in the future.
harperv28's review
4.0
Pretty good. I liked the overall message. The multiple viewpoints at the beginning were a little hard to follow until I got to know the characters better.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
5.0
One act of kindness can change the world.
✉️
Libby’s family is infamous in town for being “bad news”, but she doesn’t want that moniker applied to her. She wants to draw and color and change the world. Then there’s Jack: a boy who is trying so hard to be good after his younger brother died. On the opposite side of the country there’s Vincent, a kid who’s obsessed with mathematics, but gets bullied for wearing a shirt with a puffin on it. One day Vincent meets T, who literally gives him the shirt off their back. T is a homeless child living on the street because their parents wouldn’t accept them for who they are.
Four kids. One postcard. A chain reaction that changes everything.
✉️
This story takes a bit to get into because you’re learning about each of the children involved, but once it does—BAM! You’re hooked. The Benefits of Being An Octopus was an amazing debut by Braden. I knew her second novel would be just as phenomenal, but I had no clue it would hit me like this. Flight of the Puffin is going to change minds and save lives. It’s the first MG book I’ve ever read that addresses #transrights in a way that is told with sensitivity and age appropriate language so our younger students can understand the issues trans students go through. I am so excited for this book to be released May 4 so our youth can read it and in doing so become a more empathetic generation for the future. Thank you @this_is_edelweiss for an ARC. Do yourself, your students and your school a favor and preorder this immediately.
✉️
Libby’s family is infamous in town for being “bad news”, but she doesn’t want that moniker applied to her. She wants to draw and color and change the world. Then there’s Jack: a boy who is trying so hard to be good after his younger brother died. On the opposite side of the country there’s Vincent, a kid who’s obsessed with mathematics, but gets bullied for wearing a shirt with a puffin on it. One day Vincent meets T, who literally gives him the shirt off their back. T is a homeless child living on the street because their parents wouldn’t accept them for who they are.
Four kids. One postcard. A chain reaction that changes everything.
✉️
This story takes a bit to get into because you’re learning about each of the children involved, but once it does—BAM! You’re hooked. The Benefits of Being An Octopus was an amazing debut by Braden. I knew her second novel would be just as phenomenal, but I had no clue it would hit me like this. Flight of the Puffin is going to change minds and save lives. It’s the first MG book I’ve ever read that addresses #transrights in a way that is told with sensitivity and age appropriate language so our younger students can understand the issues trans students go through. I am so excited for this book to be released May 4 so our youth can read it and in doing so become a more empathetic generation for the future. Thank you @this_is_edelweiss for an ARC. Do yourself, your students and your school a favor and preorder this immediately.
readsewknit's review
4.0
Flight of the Puffin is the second middle grade novel by Ann Braden, and like Braden's debut novel, we again see lessons drawn from the animal world.
The story is told in alternating chapters as we witness four children navigating what it is to be present in the world, to belong, to make an impact. Each feels excluded in some capacity, whether through parents who can't accept them as they are or through peers being unkind when the child doesn't fit in.
While being invisible is an option, it's an empty option. This book resonates with themes of courage and friendship, with how our differences can be empowering, with gained empathy and insight leading to stronger relationships.
The postcards present within these pages, which play a key role in bringing together strangers, were inspired by Braden's work with the Local Love Brigade, a volunteer movement to send encouraging mail to those who end up in the public eye and need a boost. It makes one consider how sending out affirmations into the world and hoping they land well could be a morale booster (and a natural classroom exercise to complement a reading of this book).
I find myself more impacted by her earlier book, The Benefits of Being an Octopus, but after a slower start, I was curious in how Braden would tie these disparate storylines together, if at all.
(I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)
The story is told in alternating chapters as we witness four children navigating what it is to be present in the world, to belong, to make an impact. Each feels excluded in some capacity, whether through parents who can't accept them as they are or through peers being unkind when the child doesn't fit in.
While being invisible is an option, it's an empty option. This book resonates with themes of courage and friendship, with how our differences can be empowering, with gained empathy and insight leading to stronger relationships.
The postcards present within these pages, which play a key role in bringing together strangers, were inspired by Braden's work with the Local Love Brigade, a volunteer movement to send encouraging mail to those who end up in the public eye and need a boost. It makes one consider how sending out affirmations into the world and hoping they land well could be a morale booster (and a natural classroom exercise to complement a reading of this book).
I find myself more impacted by her earlier book, The Benefits of Being an Octopus, but after a slower start, I was curious in how Braden would tie these disparate storylines together, if at all.
(I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)