magnoliophyta's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
dee21's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
gillianalice's review
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
missprint_'s review
5.0
Lovely. Beautiful artwork and I loved the story. Very bookish without being too precious about the library or being a book lover. Features a shoutout to Wild Geese by Mary Oliver which makes it a nice tie-in for poetry specific comps too.
library_bookwyrm's review
2.0
I don't know how I feel about this story. On one hand, it shows how the library and books can be a refuge. On the other hand, it reinforces the stereotype of the bookworm as the shy, awkward kid who doesn't know how to find her (and the stereotype is almost exclusively "her") own community, so she hides in the library and avoids social interaction. If the story has gone the logical next few pages, with a library group forming, I would like it better, I think. Instead, we're left with the idea of the protagonist finding friends outside and leaving the library behind as no longer quite necessary.
babyskillet's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.75
Super sweet book. Loved the illustrations. So very good.
bluenicorn's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, school libraries- saving us awkward kids for generations. This book was very sweet, and the illustrations were great. I was worried it would be one of those 'ra, ra, go libraries' books, but it was not- it was more about the girl overcoming her anxieties and finding support from other strong females. And from the poetry of Mary Oliver, which was another sign in its favor.