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A review by melbsreads
Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths by Maisie Chan
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Trigger warnings: racism, hospitalisation of a friend, medical emergency
A very sweet middle grade story about an 11 year old boy having to deal with difficulties at home and school when his grandmother migrates from China to live with them and he's forced to share his bedroom with her.
I liked the way it dealt with cultural expectations and with the struggles of an elder migrating to a country where she doesn't speak the language. I love the dynamic that develops between Danny and his grandmother, and the ways that she shows him how to find joy in things he struggles to enjoy (like maths).
The ending did feel a tad rushed and neatly tied up with a bow, but at the same time, it's a middle grade book so that kind of comes with the territory.
A very sweet middle grade story about an 11 year old boy having to deal with difficulties at home and school when his grandmother migrates from China to live with them and he's forced to share his bedroom with her.
I liked the way it dealt with cultural expectations and with the struggles of an elder migrating to a country where she doesn't speak the language. I love the dynamic that develops between Danny and his grandmother, and the ways that she shows him how to find joy in things he struggles to enjoy (like maths).
The ending did feel a tad rushed and neatly tied up with a bow, but at the same time, it's a middle grade book so that kind of comes with the territory.