A review by ciannareider
They Threw Us Away by Daniel Kraus

5.0

I really enjoyed this book, it’s written as a middle grade book, but it’s darker and more complex and wouldn’t be uninteresting to an adult or teenager. The story takes on a Toy Story vibe, and we meet a very special bear who’s on a journey. This is very much in the vibe of a bear that was forgotten and has to survive on his own. We stick with Buddy as he tries to understand where he is, how he got there, and how he has to move on. If you’re a fan of any book that brings inanimate objects to life, and tugs on your heartstrings, then this is for you. I think it will bring the teens and adults back to remembering their favorite stuffed animal, and where they are now. We make a unique connection with stuffed animals, so the bears we meet in this story, especially a few special ones, really just hit you in the feels. I really think that Kraus is a special author because few authors can transition well from the straight horror genre into something so general and interesting as a middle grade book, but he successfully does it and I will be sharing this book with readers of all ages in my life. I really enjoyed it.