kristindudish's review
5.0
The perfect pairing of words and pictures… I can *feel* the magical summer vibes through the pages of this book.
missprint_'s review
4.0
This was delightful. But who is it for? The 1970s energy from the typography to the art style is real. And the nostalgia is intense--like I wasn't even alive in the 1970s and I felt that. But again I keep coming back to who this is for because, in a lot of ways, the kind of childhood being described here is gone forever.
caralinenelson's review
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
yarydoll's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
pib003's review
5.0
What a gorgeous book. This would be great for an end of the year elementary classroom read
julianaalvesmota1978's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
circleofreadersdruid's review
5.0
I loved this book so much it gave me goosebumps. Jacqueline Woodson is a literary goddess.Â
clizk425's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
pwbalto's review
5.0
I love the way these illustrations, the palette, and even the typefaces call back to the era they're representing - Jackie and I are about the same age and consumed some of the same Scholastic book fair books. This book echoes with calls and shouts up and down the street.