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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-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
An interesting look into the turmoil of Sudan in the 90s and how that affected one boy and what he did about that as an adult. Based on the true accounts of the main character. I enjoyed the two different timelines featured in each chapter. Very well written because even though it is a juvenile book, it is informative and engaging enough to an adult reader.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Wow this is a great book. We all have so much to be thankful for, a very powerful read for kids and adults.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
fast-paced
Absolutely loved reading this with my 9 & 11 year olds. Highly recommend.
Very accessible story on the Lost Boys and longstanding war in Sudan, told in 2 interwoven timelines. Handles the violence & tragedy at an appropriate level for older elementary and up. Would be good paired with The Red Pencil or War Brothers, or as a starter for more complex and graphic content like Soldier Boy or A Long Way Gone.