A review by ngreader
Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles

4.0

This is a great book for introducing the tough topic of gentrification. It felt approachable and understandable for a fourth-sixth grade reader. The one thing I had against it is I felt it tried to weave in too many threads at the end, leaving the ending feeling rushed or aspects of plotlines (like Kari) feeling completely unfinished. Overall, a great book and a wonderful one for initiating conversations with students!