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A review by bickie
Garvey's Choice by Nikki Grimes
3.0
Written in Japanese "tanka" verse, though that is not obvious unless you are looking for it.
Not a challenging text; everything is laid out there in a way that makes a reader think that Garvey is awfully self-aware and open about his feelings. That said, his feelings are relatable. Garvey's dad really wants him to be athletic like his older sister, but Garvey loves science fiction books and listening to music. His mom teaches him chess, and he plays that with his best friend. Garvey is teased at school for being overweight, and he eats to soothe himself. Once Garvey joins the chorus after some initial trepidation, he finds something he is good at, makes people look at the person inside rather than his body, and gains his father's approval.
Not a challenging text; everything is laid out there in a way that makes a reader think that Garvey is awfully self-aware and open about his feelings. That said, his feelings are relatable. Garvey's dad really wants him to be athletic like his older sister, but Garvey loves science fiction books and listening to music. His mom teaches him chess, and he plays that with his best friend. Garvey is teased at school for being overweight, and he eats to soothe himself. Once Garvey joins the chorus after some initial trepidation, he finds something he is good at, makes people look at the person inside rather than his body, and gains his father's approval.