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One-Sentence Summary: Toswiah’s—and her family’s—life is turned upside down when they all have to enter the Witness Protection Program.
Time/Setting: I’m actually not sure about the timeframe of this one, but I know it somewhere in the Noertheast.
Review: Jacqueline Woodson is definitely joining the ranks of my favorite authors. She just has such a lyrical way of putting ordinary yearnings, you know? I also appreciate that I can tell her characters are black, even without some of the dialects and ebonics that I’m used to in daily life. This book tackles a lot of different subjects, i.e., racism, identity, adolescence, friendship, without getting too preachy or going overboard. I’m even curious as to what became of Evie and her family after the book ended.
Favorite Character: Evie. She’s relatable, she wasn’t boy crazy, and she valued her friendships; all important qualities in worthy female protagonists.
Least Favorite Character: Hm, while I can’t fault the father for his actions and the consequences of his actions on his mental state, I kind of wanted him to be a bit stronger for his family. But, everybody ain’t able.
Favorite Quote: I laughed too hard at this nickname: “The boys here call me Neckbone, say that’s all I am—lots of bone with a little meat.” (p. 15) Also, the part about Cameron saying Toswiah didn’t know what love was because Toswiah was too young, Toswiah’s response was everything: “I’m old enough to know we only have one heart, I said. Love is love.” (p. 58) Ain’t it though?
Recommend?: Yes.
Re-read?: It’s possible.
Time/Setting: I’m actually not sure about the timeframe of this one, but I know it somewhere in the Noertheast.
Review: Jacqueline Woodson is definitely joining the ranks of my favorite authors. She just has such a lyrical way of putting ordinary yearnings, you know? I also appreciate that I can tell her characters are black, even without some of the dialects and ebonics that I’m used to in daily life. This book tackles a lot of different subjects, i.e., racism, identity, adolescence, friendship, without getting too preachy or going overboard. I’m even curious as to what became of Evie and her family after the book ended.
Favorite Character: Evie. She’s relatable, she wasn’t boy crazy, and she valued her friendships; all important qualities in worthy female protagonists.
Least Favorite Character: Hm, while I can’t fault the father for his actions and the consequences of his actions on his mental state, I kind of wanted him to be a bit stronger for his family. But, everybody ain’t able.
Favorite Quote: I laughed too hard at this nickname: “The boys here call me Neckbone, say that’s all I am—lots of bone with a little meat.” (p. 15) Also, the part about Cameron saying Toswiah didn’t know what love was because Toswiah was too young, Toswiah’s response was everything: “I’m old enough to know we only have one heart, I said. Love is love.” (p. 58) Ain’t it though?
Recommend?: Yes.
Re-read?: It’s possible.