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A review by lostinausten
A Game of Fox & Squirrels by Jenn Reese
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Spoilers ahead
Two sisters are taken away from an abusive home and end up finding themselves with an aunt they've never really known before.
What a beautiful, sad, and authentic story. The author did a wonderful job depicting really serious issues, like child abuse, trauma and blending it into this magical world that the main character (Sam) creates. This world, with it's villains and heroes, clearly represents Sam's parents and advocates, but it's done in such a subtle, brilliant way.
Along the way, Sam experiences two very different parenting styles and is constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop. It shows how conditioned she and her sister are because of their abusive parents. The idea that love can be unconditional is mind blowing to her... and to the reader.
Overall, the book gives kids a voice and I really enjoyed listening and spending time with them.
Two sisters are taken away from an abusive home and end up finding themselves with an aunt they've never really known before.
What a beautiful, sad, and authentic story. The author did a wonderful job depicting really serious issues, like child abuse, trauma and blending it into this magical world that the main character (Sam) creates. This world, with it's villains and heroes, clearly represents Sam's parents and advocates, but it's done in such a subtle, brilliant way.
Along the way, Sam experiences two very different parenting styles and is constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop. It shows how conditioned she and her sister are because of their abusive parents. The idea that love can be unconditional is mind blowing to her... and to the reader.
Overall, the book gives kids a voice and I really enjoyed listening and spending time with them.