A review by aformeracceleratedreader
The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden

challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes

3.0

An easy read which touches on a lot of topics that are applicable to both school age children and adults. I would've liked the author to have gone more indepth with some of the topics because by the end it felt a little rushed/too quickly and neatly wrapped up. But I also understand this is for a younger audience so there is only so much detail or depth you can go without it being too heavy/dark for said younger audience. I did enjoy Zoey's growth throughout and a sort of found family situation at the end.
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