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cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Annick Press for providing a copy to me on Netgalley. This is a lovely book, although that it needs to exist is sad (because it would be a much nicer thing if the Residential Schools had not existed). It does have a happy ending, but I'm guessing it's happy mainly because we don't go on to the next year of school, given the context. It's an important book because we don't have enough books for younger readers about the Residential Schools, and there is a need and a demand for them.
heisereads's review against another edition
2.0
As much as I wanted to like this story due to the topic, the writing style felt stilted to me and it was difficult for me to feel engaged or drawn into the story.
jnmfly's review against another edition
Trying to explain the effects of residential schools to younger children is always a struggle. This story may be a way to introduce the idea.
krysbunce's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
staceym's review against another edition
4.0
My 3rd-grade reading group has had a wonderful discussion about this book. It's based on the experience of an Inuit that was taken from her family to attend the outsiders' school and is now returning home.
elizabethlk's review against another edition
5.0
As a direct sequel of When I Was Eight, and an adaptation of A Stranger at Home, Not My Girl makes for a touching account of the times after Olemaun (Margaret) Pokiak returns home from the residential school.
Olemaun's story is touching and enlightening. This picture book adaptation, along with When I Was Eight, make a terrible time in history accessible for younger children. With kind but honest writing and beautiful illustrations, the book brings Olemaun's story to life.
Whether you are reading this with a child or reading it on your own as an adult, I highly recommend this book, although I definitely recommend reading it after When I Was Eight. I genuinely recommend all four books, although Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home are meant for slightly older children.
Olemaun's story is touching and enlightening. This picture book adaptation, along with When I Was Eight, make a terrible time in history accessible for younger children. With kind but honest writing and beautiful illustrations, the book brings Olemaun's story to life.
Whether you are reading this with a child or reading it on your own as an adult, I highly recommend this book, although I definitely recommend reading it after When I Was Eight. I genuinely recommend all four books, although Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home are meant for slightly older children.
bookdragon_library's review against another edition
5.0
This is a must have sequel to “when I was eight.” I really love the illustrations and it does such a good job of talking about the mental and physical struggles of readjusting to her life after being at the school. It really in a subtle way reveals the cruelty is that were inflicted at the school.