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A review by readaloud_mom
Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Sparkly magic science princess with bonus #OwnVoices diversity!
Ok, so I thought that the first couple of (very short) chapters were a slog; the world-building and character introductions were not graceful. But! BUT!
#OWNVOICES SPARKLY MAGIC PRINCESS SCIENCE. My kindergartener is eating it up with a spoon. And once I adjusted to the somewhat breathless first-person narration, I liked it pretty well too. (Granddad's ALL-CAPS SHOUTY DIALOGUE IN PINK LETTERS is my favorite part.)
I loved watching Lina hold onto her own identity while navigating family expectations and a new school. My kindergartener (who is inventing soooo much Frozen fanfic lately) loved the whole ice princess deal. And we both really liked how Lina's emotions affect her magic! We're very excited to get our hands on the rest of the series.
In the back, there's a recipe for "Mystery Goop" non-Newtonian fluid made of cornstarch and water. Parents: consider having 2 cups of cornstarch on hand before handing this book to your offspring.
Ok, so I thought that the first couple of (very short) chapters were a slog; the world-building and character introductions were not graceful. But! BUT!
#OWNVOICES SPARKLY MAGIC PRINCESS SCIENCE. My kindergartener is eating it up with a spoon. And once I adjusted to the somewhat breathless first-person narration, I liked it pretty well too. (Granddad's ALL-CAPS SHOUTY DIALOGUE IN PINK LETTERS is my favorite part.)
I loved watching Lina hold onto her own identity while navigating family expectations and a new school. My kindergartener (who is inventing soooo much Frozen fanfic lately) loved the whole ice princess deal. And we both really liked how Lina's emotions affect her magic! We're very excited to get our hands on the rest of the series.
In the back, there's a recipe for "Mystery Goop" non-Newtonian fluid made of cornstarch and water. Parents: consider having 2 cups of cornstarch on hand before handing this book to your offspring.