morninglightmama 's review for:

My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal

4.0

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This slow-paced novel was moving and emotional, giving me the chills as I saw the world through the young protagonist's eyes. It was difficult not to feel angry for this boy's predicament, though in the world of foster care (regardless of the country or decade), his story was not nearly as dark as it could have been. There was hope in this story, that I do hope was born out of the author's own experiences working with the foster care system, that some children do, in fact, get the support and love they need and deserve. I recommend this novel for a tender read, a bit of a cry, and a delightful rendering of a young character trying to learn about his place in the world.