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michellebriets's review
3.0
An okay "Dear Canada" book that I felt could have been better...even when I was younger, I found it lacking, and was not a fan of the story line. It did not seem complete, and it felt repeated.
However, not too bad, and overall another "Dear Canada" book to put as "read".
However, not too bad, and overall another "Dear Canada" book to put as "read".
megrob96's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hollyxbear's review
5.0
This book was so good. I am so happy to be reading this series. The information given about the characters lives and the situations they are in through time is beautifully written. The author took a lot of time and effort to get the information correct and accurate to the time the novel took place in. The events of the head tax on Chinese immigrants as well as the Chinese Exclusion act is crazy to think about from an American point of view. I know it happened in America, but I had no idea that it happened in Canada as well. These books are great for history buffs as well as people who want to slowly become immersed in the Canadian Culture.
missmeesh's review
3.0
An okay "Dear Canada" book that I felt could have been better...even when I was younger, I found it lacking, and was not a fan of the story line. It did not seem complete, and it felt repeated.
However, not too bad, and overall another "Dear Canada" book to put as "read".
However, not too bad, and overall another "Dear Canada" book to put as "read".
oliviabrisebois's review
5.0
Wow this Dear Canada really tugged on my heartstrings, one of the more emotionally driven books in the series. I really enjoyed Mei-Ling as a character and felt for her in so many ways.
ashleyjapan's review
3.0
This book was pretty good! My younger sister has liked the Dear Canada series for a long time, and reading this book, I can see why. I felt like the book was culturally sensitive without shying away from serious issues like discrimination, poverty and racism, and Canada's diversity problems. The main character, Mei, is not fearless or adventurous but had an enduring spirit that deals with every high and low with more grace than any 12 year old might be expected to have. I'd love to read more of these, even as an adult, and this is already a classroom favorite for many schools. Definitely take a look into this series if you haven't already!
soulwinds's review
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Racial slurs, and Racism