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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
I loved this story as a child and was excited to read to my daughter. I loved the garden and nature elements, the Magic and fresh air, friendship and good thoughts all making them healthy.
I didn't like the racism, and excessive focus on Mary being ugly but because I was reading out loud I could skim or rephrase parts. Of it's time but maybe I'd pick a modernised version to let my child read herself.
As always we adore the MinaLima editions! Stunning!!
I didn't like the racism, and excessive focus on Mary being ugly but because I was reading out loud I could skim or rephrase parts. Of it's time but maybe I'd pick a modernised version to let my child read herself.
As always we adore the MinaLima editions! Stunning!!
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
very slow until page 120. after 120 it was very riviting and exiting
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book really embodies everything that is the brightness, freshness, and renewal of springtime. It was an endearing and humorous story about two obstinate and unlikeable children who slowly grow into curious and empathetic individuals. Some aspects didn’t age well, which isn’t necessarily surprising but is definitely worth noting.
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A great story of how the simplest things can help cure loneliness or a broken heart. Things like gardens, childhood friendships, animals, and food. Also acknowledgement of how mental health is just as important as physical health. Having said all that, it is EXTREMELY important to review trigger/content warnings as this book is very much a product of its time. There is body shaming, racism, ableism, colonialism, child neglect, and death, just to name a few.
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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