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shanice_chardae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
librarychristi's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
isabelvegga's review
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Bullying and Violence
nisanre's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was truly delightful. I love the way the story unfolds without you needing words, every message is totally clear. I love the way the colors interacted through the story the way the characters blossomed and changed and how joy brought more color into Marisol's life.
thegreatpike27's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
cait_readsxox's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel is a stunning wordless look at the life of a cuban girl in the 60s that has to leave her homeland behind to start a new life in a new country without her family and has difficulty adjusting. Then one day Marisol goes to her school library and finds books on plants and it reminds her of the beautiful land of Cuba. She finds her love of botany through this and her librarian gives her a cookbook on cuban meals too. Marisol begins cooking her traditional foods with the people she is staying with, and she begins to feel happy again! Very sweet story!
fairiesdust's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful historical graphic novel about the Cuban refugee experience. The wordless narrative really shows Marisol’s alienation and the language barrier she faces. End matter goes further into Operation Peter Pan.
hollyxbear's review against another edition
5.0
This book broke my heart and then put it back together. Knowing that this was real for so many children from Cuba. Knowing that coming to the US was a hope for a better life. It was still so hard for those families to let their children go. What an interesting story.