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book_cwtch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
Chester is very set in his ways and in an attempt to find his father by answering a set of clues, he finds out more than he bargained for. This is a very cute Mg book about divorce and blended families, bullies and figuring it out
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adventurous
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medium-paced
3.75
A little bit of a slow started, but good structure for upper elementary and reluctant middle grade readers — the cover and the writing style (especially for the first half) are simplistic and accessible but interesting. The story opens up into more complex territory midway through, dealing with themes like bullying, friendship, forgiveness, relationship repair, blended families. Oh, and stopping a bank heist! It's fun, sweet, and surprising layered.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol and Blood
Absent father, attempted runaway, and lying that is challenged/shown to be harmful
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