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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Really quick story. Very eye opening and engaging. Great book for the classroom.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, War
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
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:
No
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
hopeful
sad
fast-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:
No
Assigned to students for school (6th grade). Quick read that doesn’t shy away from some tense/tragic situations but still age appropriate for middle school.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
⭐⭐ - 2/5 stars
I taught this as part of my school's curriculum. It's.... not great, but it's historical fiction/inspired by a true story, and not really my thing. My students seemed to like it though and it has a good message.
I taught this as part of my school's curriculum. It's.... not great, but it's historical fiction/inspired by a true story, and not really my thing. My students seemed to like it though and it has a good message.
This was a really good read aloud with Colin. It helped us visualize the lives of the Lost Boys and what life was like for some in Sudan.
Beautifully written character! Salva is based on a real person, and this is the story of his trek as a "Lost Boy" from war-torn Sudan at 11 years old to his life as a young adult in Rochester. Very short and lovely book!
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced