noraquinn's reviews
34 reviews

Demon Dentist by David Walliams
Did not finish book. Stopped at 58%.

Too many fat jokes truly not needed in a kids book. Also I think the Mexican drawing was probably racist 

RatBurger by David Walliams
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.

Listen I know the f slur means cig in the UK I still don't want it in my classroom.

Gangsta Granny by David Walliams
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.

3 micro aggressions you're out! 

Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends by Nicole Andelfinger, Francine Pascal

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I liked the message that people can have different interests as they get older and still be close

The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Did not finish book. Stopped at 98%.

Was kind of questioning sexism stuff throughout, decided I thought the ending was a little too sexist and some of the "respect your parents no matter what" at the start is also not ideal 

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Being inside the crazy lady's head & perhaps nobody in the story being framed as like the innocent perfect "good guy" made this super engaging. Certain aspects of characters made me wonder if any of this is based on the authors perception of someone around her. Pondering the futures of various characters. 

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Started listening because my mom wanted to start it on our drive back from my uncle's house, it's my towns "read together" book this year. The half point off is because the octopus should have been allowed to talk more. Best character his opening is probably the best part of the book. Look at that guy! 

Billionaire Boy by David Walliams
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.

Weird jokes abt fat people that aren't needed. I don't think I'm going to put this or the last one in my classroom

The World's Worst Children by David Walliams

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

I did not like this book. A child might. 

The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Full star off for being British