A review by youraveragedave
They Threw Us Away by Daniel Kraus

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was pretty dark for a children's book. Maybe better for an older child 10-13 than a younger 7-10.  The illustrations paired nicely with descriptions and definitely filled out the grimy feeling of the world these Teddies must navigate.