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lexiegrace88's review against another edition
4.0
Airgood has spun a well-written and detailed but concise novel. So many difficult issues are covered but in a way that makes them very accessible. Prairie is adjusting to moving from the mountain of North Carolina where she has lived her whole life to now living in upstate New York. If that's not enough change, her grandmother, who has always lived with them, is leaving and heading back to North Carolina. Prairie's grandmother has always home-schooled her and now Prairie will have to go to the public school. So many changes in her life leave Prairie feeling a little overwhelmed. She learns to get through, though. By raising chickens, relying on her family, and making a best friend at school, Prairie starts to make New York her home. Prairie learns that everyone has struggles in their lives, and compared with her friend, Ivy's, Prairie's aren't so bad at all. Airgood's novel explores family relationships, class, domestic violence, and friendship in a heartfelt and genuine way.
mariahvangogh's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
peterpokeypanda's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this story a lot. Prairie and her family members and Ivy are all such good, convincing characters. I especially liked Grandma! The story was sweet, and had a bit of depth to it, but was filled the optimism that I love in children's books.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
3.0
Like Capricorn in "Schooled," Prairie has never attended school and isn't sure how to interact with the kids. Like Ruby in "Love, Ruby Lavender'" Prairie has a strong and supportive relationship with her spunky grandmother. Like Ally in "Every Soul a Star," Prairie has a strong connection with the natural world. And like these characters, Prairie is a unique and likable character. Airgood is a talented writer and has given Prairie an unusual and authentic voice. With short chapters and lots of ups and downs, the story moves quickly. I appreciated that not every aspect of the story ended positively, and that adults were portrayed pretty evenly. I think 4th and 5th grade girls who appreciate quirky friendship stories will appreciate "Prairie Evers."
- Reviewed by Melissa
- Reviewed by Melissa
msseviereads's review against another edition
5.0
A great little book. This was a fun read and I can think of lots of kids I'd recommend this book to.
wiseowl33's review against another edition
4.0
I can relate to Prairie! Socialization can be tough! Loved the characters... good story!
kellerm's review against another edition
4.0
really good book about school, kids growing up, getting along at school. Good for kids too who have no idea about raising pets let alone something like chickens.Good relationships and character development.
alissabar's review against another edition
3.0
My daughter accused me of loving any book that includes chickens... maybe it's true! This was a story that dealt with changes--that of moving, leaving a loved one behind, adjusting to public school after being home-schooled for years, and seeing a friend deal with a parent's neglect. Those subjects could be heavy, but this book kept it light.
aeslis's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely little book that I would recommend to young readers interested in human relationships and growing up.
Prairie has always been home schooled. She's a little wild, but she's smart, proactive, and and caring. One day, after her beloved grandmother moves away, Prairie decides she's going to learn how to raise chickens. It's a tough job, but Prairie takes to it easily, and soon they're laying eggs. Then, one upsetting day, Prairie's parents tell her she has to go to school. But if she didn't go to school, she wouldn't meet Ivy.
Prarie's world is rich and beautiful, and she's remarkably eloquent at describing it all, from the chickens to the forest to the farmer's market. A wonderful little book with a pretty writing style and a girl who's trying to work her way through a host of new feelings.
Prairie has always been home schooled. She's a little wild, but she's smart, proactive, and and caring. One day, after her beloved grandmother moves away, Prairie decides she's going to learn how to raise chickens. It's a tough job, but Prairie takes to it easily, and soon they're laying eggs. Then, one upsetting day, Prairie's parents tell her she has to go to school. But if she didn't go to school, she wouldn't meet Ivy.
Prarie's world is rich and beautiful, and she's remarkably eloquent at describing it all, from the chickens to the forest to the farmer's market. A wonderful little book with a pretty writing style and a girl who's trying to work her way through a host of new feelings.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
There are too many changes going on in Prairie's life -- the move from North Carolina to Upstate New York, her beloved Grammy going home, and having to start going to school after being home-schooled by Grammy her whole life. Just when she thinks she can't bear it, two things come into her life, her chickens and a friend. Prairie learns that everyone, not only her, is facing some kind of battle. She keeps persevering until things begin to change for the better. Recommended for grades 4-7.