A review by frugal_library
Different Kinds of Fruit by Kyle Lukoff

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.5

If you're looking for a book written for children that will make you weep, you've come to the right place. This story handles a lot of really difficult topics and it does so in such a gentle way. Mike was a character that really stood out to me in the way that he embraced his imperfections. Yes, he made a lot of mistakes, but he owned up to them and grew because of it. That may be the most unrealistic part of the book, the fact that a man has emotional maturity and learns from his mistakes. I absolutely loved watching Annabelle grow and learn about herself. Her and her friendships felt so authentic to what 6th graders go through. I hope a whole bunch of queer little middle schoolers read this book and know that they are not alone.