sparkerzillich 's review for:

The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
4.0
emotional reflective 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
A unique story about the magical role of pencils in WWII and the Chinese civil war compared with modern technology.  Speaks to the power of sharing our stories, whether by pencil or through social media. The book has some bloody/graphic scenes, but it also made me want to write with a pencil. 
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