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_lozzieloves's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
sammiiee's review
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.0
This is just an amazing, touching story about how it's okay to ask for help.
The way this has been approached is absolutely amazing, written to not only show that feeling this way is normal, but written to know your not a failure or useless for feeling that way.
I really respect that this book has approached a difficult situation and made it easier for children/teens to understand.
If you get one thing from this story then it's most definitely its okay not to be okay.
Oh a Cliff.. As Matty says
"Not all Humans are bad." 💔
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖 Pre Teen/ Teen book
📖 Mental Health Rep
📖 Animal Abuse
💫 Due to content in the book, please check trigger warnings before reading 💫
The way this has been approached is absolutely amazing, written to not only show that feeling this way is normal, but written to know your not a failure or useless for feeling that way.
I really respect that this book has approached a difficult situation and made it easier for children/teens to understand.
If you get one thing from this story then it's most definitely its okay not to be okay.
Oh a Cliff.. As Matty says
"Not all Humans are bad." 💔
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖 Pre Teen/ Teen book
📖 Mental Health Rep
📖 Animal Abuse
💫 Due to content in the book, please check trigger warnings before reading 💫
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Animal cruelty
emiliew's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
What an amazing read!
This story is told beautifully through the eyes of an 11 year old who is battling depression. For most of the book he doesn't understand why he is feeling the way he is and battles with his emotions, trying to force them back down.
When Matt finds an abandoned dog and decides to adopt him he starts to see similarities in the way they are both feeling. The dog is scared and anxious at first and needs a lot of love and patience. This is exactly what Matt needs to help him through his difficult time. He has amazing parents and friends that are also learning how to help in the best way.
The way Kate Foster has handled this sensitive topic and made it understandable for children is incredible!
This story is told beautifully through the eyes of an 11 year old who is battling depression. For most of the book he doesn't understand why he is feeling the way he is and battles with his emotions, trying to force them back down.
When Matt finds an abandoned dog and decides to adopt him he starts to see similarities in the way they are both feeling. The dog is scared and anxious at first and needs a lot of love and patience. This is exactly what Matt needs to help him through his difficult time. He has amazing parents and friends that are also learning how to help in the best way.
The way Kate Foster has handled this sensitive topic and made it understandable for children is incredible!
animelanie's review
4.0
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Sweet, heartfelt, simple. This book looks at depression and how it can impact even someone as young as the main character (11 yr old).
Sweet, heartfelt, simple. This book looks at depression and how it can impact even someone as young as the main character (11 yr old).
tara_is_writing's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Animal cruelty, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Animal cruelty, and Mental illness
Minor: Animal cruelty and Death of parent
Deals with childhood depression and anxiety.missindyrose's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Animal cruelty
The dog, Cliff, when he is found is in a very emancipated state. He is abandoned and attached to a rope in the middle of the bush and is covered in sores
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