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trisha_thomas's review
2.0
It's hard to rate a book like this. It's one of those where when Raspberry makes a bad choice you want to scream "No! No don't do!!"
But then she does it anyway and you have to read about how her choices caused her the bad circumstances.
I thought Sato was cute but not a great gentleman kind of guy....
and her mom was amazing.
But then she does it anyway and you have to read about how her choices caused her the bad circumstances.
I thought Sato was cute but not a great gentleman kind of guy....
and her mom was amazing.
naomi41's review against another edition
4.0
Begging for change is the sequel to Sharon G. Flake's earlier novel Money Hungry. Its about a 14 year old girl named Raspberry who has gone through so many rough times at this early stage in her life. From being homeless to having an drunk bum as a father, Raspberry ultimately has no one to turn to as her mother is viciously attacked by a 17 year old girl who took her anger out because Raspberry's mother did not appreciate the "loud music" and other ruckus that was caused by her and her friends. Raspberry has a group of friends who she loves dearly including Zora, her best friend since childhood whose father is dating her mother. Reluctantly, Raspeberry ends up stealing Zora's money out of greed and spite, greed because she always did love money alot, and spite because she was jealous of all the opportunities that came Zora's way, never having to go through the real hardships in society. The book has alot to deal with finding your identity, accepting who you are, and teen love. Its a real good book to read, and id recommend reading the first novel "Money Hungry" as well!
jessrock's review against another edition
4.0
I started reading this almost accidentally, in that my job was producing an audio version of the book, and I was browsing through it looking for unusual names and instances of Korean so that I could make a pronunciation chart for it. I got a little wrapped up in it and ended up taking it home with me to read. It's actually the sequel to another book, [b:Money Hungry|238836|Money Hungry |Sharon G. Flake|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173021591s/238836.jpg|909698], but it held up well on its own. It's the story of a girl named Raspberry Hill who lives with her mother on minimal income and who tries to avoid her homeless, drug-addled, money-stealing father. It's written in black English vernacular although I'm pretty sure Raspberry is meant to be white - the cast of characters is very multicultural, and one of the themes in the book has to do with coming to respect one's cultural heritage no matter what it is (one of the characters is half-black, half-Korean, and deals with a lot of teasing over not looking like anyone else in the school). The book deals with forgiveness and "making it" and learning to love oneself, and it's a pretty sweet, easy read. Nothing to drop everything and track down, but if it ends up in your hands, it's a cute afternoon's read.
reggid13's review against another edition
2.0
I remember reading this book back in middle school or beginning of high school and was very bored with it. For as short and easy a read it is, it took me forever and I couldn't wait to be done. But re-reading the premise I'm thinking this would be a good one to go back on.
nerfherder86's review against another edition
3.0
A story about a girl who's trying to stay clean and out of trouble in a troubled neighborhood, where gangs and drugs are prevalent and no one's got money. Raspberry is always trying to make money to better her and her mom's life, but when her mother's beaten up by an angry teen neighbor and her druggie dad steals her hard earned cash, Raspberry starts to unravel a bit. There's also the strained situation between her and her best friend Zora, due to their parents dating and money issues. Realistic look at inner city life and has good strong characters who are trying to rise above tough circumstances.
nymyly's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
williamsdebbied's review against another edition
4.0
Sequel to Money Hungry.
Raspberry's mother is in the hospital after being beaten by a neighbor with a lead pipe. Her father, a crackhead, lives on the street and only comes around when he runs out of money. Raspberry is still driven to accumulate enough money so that she and her mother will never be homeless again. Her pursuit of cold, hard cash leads her into some poor decisions and the frightening thought that she might end up just like her dad. Even though she faces many challenges, Raspberry is lucky enough to have a supportive community to help her navigate potential pitfalls.
Raspberry's mother is in the hospital after being beaten by a neighbor with a lead pipe. Her father, a crackhead, lives on the street and only comes around when he runs out of money. Raspberry is still driven to accumulate enough money so that she and her mother will never be homeless again. Her pursuit of cold, hard cash leads her into some poor decisions and the frightening thought that she might end up just like her dad. Even though she faces many challenges, Raspberry is lucky enough to have a supportive community to help her navigate potential pitfalls.
kgj4k4's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book and I think it's because I don't read many with a voice like this. The main character in this book is a girl with bad luck - that's the easiest way to put it. She makes some mistakes and has a hard time turning things around. I don't want to give anything away and I know that's vague, but it was a cute story. The author really got the feel for this character which always helps a reader.