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A review by thebookblondie
Love, Love by Victoria Chang
5.0
Love, Love by Victoria Chang (#26 in 2020)
Thank you to @sterlingkids for this advanced copy and to@dreamcatcherlax for sharing!
PUB DATE: 4/7/2020
Frances is a 10 year old, Chinese-American girl. Her sister,Clara, 11 years old, is mysteriously losing her hair. Amidst bullying and the battle of being different, Frances tries to solve the mystery of her sister’s illness, all while learning a little bit more about herself.
For parents/teachers: Love, Love is a book of poetic verse.Each poem feeds into the next to tell the story of Frances, her own struggles,and the empathy she has for her sister’s mysterious hair loss. This book covers the topics of bullying, isolation, and identity—all from a child’s perspective.Both sisters are constantly teased by a pair of boys, and while there aren’t many other kids who join in with the teasing, Frances points out that a number of people see what’s happening but don’t step in to help. Frances’s perspective truly shows how deeply a child can be affected by bullying and how those effects trickle into their personal lives.
I would say this book is best suited for middle school students in grades 6-8. The poetic text structure makes the book approachable,and the subject matter is relevant for anyone. It’s so easy for adults to say that kids shouldn’t have stress or anxiety, but this book provides a firsthand glimpse into the quick workings of a child’s mind and how even the simplest of stresses can become obsessive and all-consuming.
For book lovers: While Frances isn’t necessarily ashamed of her family or culture, she finds it difficult to fit in with the rest of the kids at school because of her differences. Love, Love was a quick read but really packed a punch. I’m such a sucker for a book with an impactful ending,and Victoria Chang had just the right amount of sparkle in this one.
If you’re one of my teacher friends, get this book for your classroom! 5 stars
Thank you to @sterlingkids for this advanced copy and to@dreamcatcherlax for sharing!
PUB DATE: 4/7/2020
Frances is a 10 year old, Chinese-American girl. Her sister,Clara, 11 years old, is mysteriously losing her hair. Amidst bullying and the battle of being different, Frances tries to solve the mystery of her sister’s illness, all while learning a little bit more about herself.
For parents/teachers: Love, Love is a book of poetic verse.Each poem feeds into the next to tell the story of Frances, her own struggles,and the empathy she has for her sister’s mysterious hair loss. This book covers the topics of bullying, isolation, and identity—all from a child’s perspective.Both sisters are constantly teased by a pair of boys, and while there aren’t many other kids who join in with the teasing, Frances points out that a number of people see what’s happening but don’t step in to help. Frances’s perspective truly shows how deeply a child can be affected by bullying and how those effects trickle into their personal lives.
I would say this book is best suited for middle school students in grades 6-8. The poetic text structure makes the book approachable,and the subject matter is relevant for anyone. It’s so easy for adults to say that kids shouldn’t have stress or anxiety, but this book provides a firsthand glimpse into the quick workings of a child’s mind and how even the simplest of stresses can become obsessive and all-consuming.
For book lovers: While Frances isn’t necessarily ashamed of her family or culture, she finds it difficult to fit in with the rest of the kids at school because of her differences. Love, Love was a quick read but really packed a punch. I’m such a sucker for a book with an impactful ending,and Victoria Chang had just the right amount of sparkle in this one.
If you’re one of my teacher friends, get this book for your classroom! 5 stars