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staceyinthesticks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident and Injury/Injury detail
kupids's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
This was also my first audiobook experience, and I loved it - the narrator did a wonderful job.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
nomackenzie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Gold is a fantastic and lyrical writer, but her style in no way detracted from the pace of the story. In fact, a lot of her beautiful imagery drived April's motivation forward. She's been added to my "must-buy" authors.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Abandonment
unicornrhyfedd's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Minor: Animal death, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
nikexistiertnik's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
although april is a sweet girl, the "not like other girls" mentality is definitely shining through a few times.
nevertheless, i really enjoyed the setting and the story, and it was very easy to read.
the author very obviously wants to inspire the readers to do their own part to help fight against climate change. the way this is executed does leave a lot to be desired when it comes to the conversation about the climate crisis, but it's definitely suitable for children, and it is a children's book after all, so i won't judge it too harshly on that.
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Car accident, and Alcohol
winterteufel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Medical content and Grief
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
crystalmethany's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
lorie336's review
5.0
This book, although is a middle grade, is a beautiful book about love for the environment and wanting to save it, wanting to save animals that are on the brink of extinction, and changing the minds of others to help protect this world. The relationship between April and Bear makes my heart swell with love and sadness, this is the relationship we should have with every living creature.
There is more to this story, but I don't want to spoil it, I want you to read this heartwarming book and remember what it was like to be that young and full of curiosity, just suspend your disbelief for the moment and enjoy.
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
katiej's review
5.0
Minor: Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Global Warming/Climate Changerea's review
5.0
This book is so beautiful. The story of April and Bear and how they both deal with being alone and the friendship between them that continues to grow and evolve into something that cannot be described.
Moderate: Grief and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death, Car accident, and Death of parent