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Falling Short
by Ernesto Cisneros
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Ernesto Cisneros is quickly becoming a favorite middle grade author. His previous book, Efrén Divided, made my top 10 list for 2021.
Even though this one will not reach the same level, I really enjoyed it. Both boys felt like fully fleshed out characters with real issues to face that they faced in pretty realistic 6th grade ways. While the teacher in me finds some issues with the portrayal of school, an unfortunately frequent complaint for these sorts of books, I did really enjoy the teachers who made secondary character appearances.
I think this is a wholesome, well-written middle grades novel. If I still taught middle school, I would definitely purchase this book to keep in my collection.
Even though this one will not reach the same level, I really enjoyed it. Both boys felt like fully fleshed out characters with real issues to face that they faced in pretty realistic 6th grade ways. While the teacher in me finds some issues with the portrayal of school, an unfortunately frequent complaint for these sorts of books, I did really enjoy the teachers who made secondary character appearances.
I think this is a wholesome, well-written middle grades novel. If I still taught middle school, I would definitely purchase this book to keep in my collection.