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bookishrealm 's review for:
In the Meantime
by Jason Reynolds
Honestly, at this point I'm not sure that there isn't a book that Jason Reynolds can't write. Anything that he writes is something that I'm willing to check out. This book was no different and I absolutely loved the full cast audio with all of the varied sound effects. I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy so I can look at all the illustrations. I had a copy of this title for review, but all thoughts are my own. 4.5 Stars
Stuntboy, in the Meantime is a beautiful ode to any child that has had to go through parental separation and/or constant arguing. It's even more beautiful love letter to children who have to navigate through anxiety. Portico creates this superhero persona to help him assist his family members and friends so that they can continue to be super. This superhero persona also helps him deal with his anxiety which he calls the "frets" and the impending divorce of his parents as well as the neighborhood bully. It's clear that being superhero helps Portico work through a lot of the problems he faces.
One of the most rewarding aspects of this book is the format and the way in which is told. Jason Reynolds is one of those authors that truly understands what it means to write for kids. He speaks to their varied experiences and is able to craft a story that makes discussions of those experiences easier to have. Stuntboy, in the Meantime is part picture book, graphic novel, and prose combined into one that is designed to hold the attention of young reads. It's written almost as if it's a television show making the reading experience even more fun and engaging. This is bound to be a book that kids are going to love just like all of Jason Reynolds' other books.
Stuntboy, in the Meantime is a beautiful ode to any child that has had to go through parental separation and/or constant arguing. It's even more beautiful love letter to children who have to navigate through anxiety. Portico creates this superhero persona to help him assist his family members and friends so that they can continue to be super. This superhero persona also helps him deal with his anxiety which he calls the "frets" and the impending divorce of his parents as well as the neighborhood bully. It's clear that being superhero helps Portico work through a lot of the problems he faces.
One of the most rewarding aspects of this book is the format and the way in which is told. Jason Reynolds is one of those authors that truly understands what it means to write for kids. He speaks to their varied experiences and is able to craft a story that makes discussions of those experiences easier to have. Stuntboy, in the Meantime is part picture book, graphic novel, and prose combined into one that is designed to hold the attention of young reads. It's written almost as if it's a television show making the reading experience even more fun and engaging. This is bound to be a book that kids are going to love just like all of Jason Reynolds' other books.