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sam67's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-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? No
4.0
optimaggie's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book about the importance of books, community, friendship, activism, and speaking up for what (and who) you believe in. This book read like a prose poem. It made a wonderful read-aloud.
ashleyeila's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
Yasmin stops at Book Uncle's free lending library on the sidewalk near her apartment everyday. She has made it her goal to read a book a day, and is now at 400 in a row. With his motto, "The right book for the right person for the right day," Book Uncle always gives her exactly what she needs to read. That is until the day he has to pack up all of his books and stop the lending library. It seems that someone has complained and now he needs an expensive permit. Yasmin is devastated by this. Instead of sinking into despair though, she gathers her friends to try to help Book Uncle and save their library. A great introduction to social activism. Recommended for grades 3 & up.
maweets's review against another edition
3.0
A quick and easy chapter book for grades 1-3. Great themes of activism, love of reading, friendship, and community. Lots of good vocabulary words throughout. Lovely illustrations that support the text. Yasmin is a thoughtful, bright kid and makes for a compelling main character.
ckkurata529's review against another edition
4.0
Would be a great read aloud for grades 3-5. Touches on friendship, being active citizens, and storytelling. Big on theme and idioms. Not subtle, but very accessible.
abigailbat's review against another edition
4.0
Yasmin loves to read and has made it her goal to read one book every single day. Book Uncle makes this possible. Book Uncle has a stall on the sidewalk outside Yasmin's apartment building and he runs a free lending library - Give One, Take One, Read, Read, Read. But when Book Uncle gets a notice that he needs to buy an expensive permit to keep his stall open, his books may be gone forever. So Yasmin decides to get involved. There is a mayoral election coming up - surely a new mayor would support good things like a free lending library. But first Yasmin and her friends will have to work to get a good mayor elected.
This is a nice story about a girl with a strong love for books, sure to appeal to other voracious readers. It also presents information about campaigning, voting, and helping someone win an election, so might be of special interest this year with the presidential elections coming up. This would be a great chapter book featuring civic engagement.
Hand this to fans of The Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng - readers who identify with Anna Wang with almost certainly identify with Yasmin, too.
This is a nice story about a girl with a strong love for books, sure to appeal to other voracious readers. It also presents information about campaigning, voting, and helping someone win an election, so might be of special interest this year with the presidential elections coming up. This would be a great chapter book featuring civic engagement.
Hand this to fans of The Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng - readers who identify with Anna Wang with almost certainly identify with Yasmin, too.
drkshadow03's review against another edition
2.0
Girl who lives in India and wants to read a book a day starts a political campaign to save Book Uncle, a former teacher with a free-lending library on the side of the street.
It is a fun—if simple story—about children making a difference in politics for something they deem important and corrupt politicians who mostly care about themselves and own interests, unless forced to take action by their citizens. Nothing too deep though.
It is a fun—if simple story—about children making a difference in politics for something they deem important and corrupt politicians who mostly care about themselves and own interests, unless forced to take action by their citizens. Nothing too deep though.
jengennari's review against another edition
5.0
This story sneaks up on you and ends with a heart-tugging ending. I also have a soft spot for any book with a little free library-like setup.
tcbueti's review against another edition
4.0
Charming rhythm gets the flavor of life in India.
A young girl uses the power of public opinion and common sense to get permission for a retired teacher to continue sharing free books on her corner. Inspired by a folktale the Book Uncle gives her, Yasmin organizes her friends and neighbors write letters to the local candidates to protect their longtime friend and teacher. (Since he's not selling anything, he doesn't need a commercial permit, right? And the hotel owner doesn't have the right to get rid of him (declutter" the sidewalk) for his daughter's upcoming wedding.)
Friendship, getting to know people, and power in numbers are all here.
A young girl uses the power of public opinion and common sense to get permission for a retired teacher to continue sharing free books on her corner. Inspired by a folktale the Book Uncle gives her, Yasmin organizes her friends and neighbors write letters to the local candidates to protect their longtime friend and teacher. (Since he's not selling anything, he doesn't need a commercial permit, right? And the hotel owner doesn't have the right to get rid of him (declutter" the sidewalk) for his daughter's upcoming wedding.)
Friendship, getting to know people, and power in numbers are all here.