Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli

3 reviews

eoviattb's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Racial slurs, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts

kibbles15's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Bullying, and Racism

Minor: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcoholism

abrose2001's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The discussions that this book can bring up in a classroom is excellent. I think that the balance of the intensely emotional backdrop and the seemingly lighthearted adventure story works really well for the intended age range.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Racism, and Death

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts