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wetkitchenpaint's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
zgreyz's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
heidisreads's review against another edition
4.0
Give this book to all the animal lovers in your life!
smsaks's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
3.75
kjosowski's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I loved Penny's journey in this book. Her connection with Rose was magical and so deep. I also learned a lot about CF (the author also has CF).
smalltownbookmom's review against another edition
4.0
Another fantastic #ownvoices Middle grade book featuring a young girl with cystic fibrosis. The author does such a great job describing the challenges of living with CF. I related to this story a lot as someone with a chronic breathing disability that is quite similar.
The animal friend story line was fun too and one that young readers are sure to enjoy. Perfect for fans of books like Song for a whale by Lynne Kelly or the graphic novel Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier. Good on audio as well narrated by Reena Dutt.
The animal friend story line was fun too and one that young readers are sure to enjoy. Perfect for fans of books like Song for a whale by Lynne Kelly or the graphic novel Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier. Good on audio as well narrated by Reena Dutt.
blogginboutbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Rating/review withheld until after Whitney Awards judging has been completed
z_brarian's review against another edition
5.0
This AMAZING Novel in Verse, also known as "65 Roses" was a testament to the sheer determination of the author to live life to the fullest. Through friendship, family & a new friend, Rose the Dolphin, Penny is able to discover who she is, as she lives with Cystic Fibrosis. The connection that Rose and Penny have defies everything. Rose is lost, needs help finding her way back to her pod. Penny is lost, trying to figure out how to write a poem about who she is. Together, the two form a bond that helps both of them: Rose, back to her pod and Penny, to discover that she won't always be identified as the girl with "65 Roses". She shows the reader and world that nothing can stop her. I cannot WAIT to get this book on my library shelves.