Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Chester Keene Cracks the Code by Kekla Magoon

2 reviews

klra's review against another edition

Go to review page

mysterious 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? No

3.0

A mystery featuring a neurodivergent main character who is bullied. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

purplepenning's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

3.75

A little bit of a slow started, but good structure for upper elementary and reluctant middle grade readers — the cover and the writing style (especially for the first half) are simplistic and accessible but interesting. The story opens up into more complex territory midway through, dealing with themes like bullying, friendship, forgiveness, relationship repair, blended families. Oh, and stopping a bank heist! It's fun, sweet, and surprising layered. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings