stem_kristina's reviews
997 reviews

Amber and Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz

2.0

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

4.0

The Measure by Nikki Erlick

3.0

Mexikid by Pedro Martín

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

James by Percival Everett

adventurous challenging hopeful informative fast-paced

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

4.5

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

slow-paced

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

2.0

Justin Morgan Had a Horse by Marguerite Henry

2.0

Newbery 
Folklore ish.  
Small and mighty

Hamilton: The Revolution by Jeremy McCarter, Lin-Manuel Miranda

3.5

Perfect "study" book for pre-performance watching!

Five Children and It by E. Nesbit

2.5

fun children's book but OLD! (1902!)
Entitled, rich, white siblings getting wishes granted and learning lessons.