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A review by farzeenather
The Ship We Built by Lexie Bean
4.0
8.5/10
This was really hard to read... and I'm not sure I'd give it to a 10 year old, for a multitude of reasons ranging from pacing to subject matter.
However, as an adult, it broke my heart. I wish I could give Rowan a big, big hug. I wish I could give every kid in a home like that a big hug. He asks so many sad, important questions that many other kids must ask as well. This book is a deeply impactful dive into the minds of lonely, mistreated children, and what we as grownups need to do to bring joy and hope into their lives.
This was really hard to read... and I'm not sure I'd give it to a 10 year old, for a multitude of reasons ranging from pacing to subject matter.
However, as an adult, it broke my heart. I wish I could give Rowan a big, big hug. I wish I could give every kid in a home like that a big hug. He asks so many sad, important questions that many other kids must ask as well. This book is a deeply impactful dive into the minds of lonely, mistreated children, and what we as grownups need to do to bring joy and hope into their lives.