augustopelle's review against another edition
1.0
I cannot understand how is it even possible to create a based on reality sad story into a completely completely boring and flat one. Another author would be wonderful for this book. Terrible experience !!!
susanbarto's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book that gives a lot of description about a family that was in war torn Kosovo and how they were moved to the United States. Lived it!
abigailbat's review
3.0
Meli and her family are forced to leave their Kosovo home after the Serbs begin a program of ethnic cleansing to rid the area of Muslims.
While I think it's great to have a story told from the point of view of a Kosovar refugee, the execution was somewhat lacking, in my opinion. Parts of the story were very exciting, but parts of it dragged. The novel sprawled, which is quite a feat for such a short book. While it might be useful in social studies classes, I can't see kids picking this one up and sticking with it. Hand them Zlata's Diary by Zlata Filipovic or Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate for war/refugee stories with more kid appeal.
The story didn't do much for me, but the narration was good! Tavia Gilbert did a good job with accents and voices. I enjoyed her performance and it elevated this ho-hum novel for me.
While I think it's great to have a story told from the point of view of a Kosovar refugee, the execution was somewhat lacking, in my opinion. Parts of the story were very exciting, but parts of it dragged. The novel sprawled, which is quite a feat for such a short book. While it might be useful in social studies classes, I can't see kids picking this one up and sticking with it. Hand them Zlata's Diary by Zlata Filipovic or Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate for war/refugee stories with more kid appeal.
The story didn't do much for me, but the narration was good! Tavia Gilbert did a good job with accents and voices. I enjoyed her performance and it elevated this ho-hum novel for me.
ansfaiv's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
hrmason's review against another edition
4.0
Didn't know all this happened.
Teacher notes:
Short and fast paced- will grab reluctant readers, but lack of background knowledge might lose them. Could make a good fiction/nonfiction/research connector
Teacher notes:
Short and fast paced- will grab reluctant readers, but lack of background knowledge might lose them. Could make a good fiction/nonfiction/research connector
rlbasley's review against another edition
4.0
The day of the pelican by Katharine Paterson
Audiobook
A look into the lives of an Albanian family forced out of their homes by the Serbians. The hardships they faced before they were allowed to immigrant to the United States for a new start. When they are beginning to really adjust to life in America, 9/11 happens and they must face negetative situations again.
Audiobook
A look into the lives of an Albanian family forced out of their homes by the Serbians. The hardships they faced before they were allowed to immigrant to the United States for a new start. When they are beginning to really adjust to life in America, 9/11 happens and they must face negetative situations again.
amydrichard's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book and learned a LOT from it.
jmadey's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Decent insight into the struggles and horrors refugees face, but it felt very heavy-handed at times. The ending was much too cheerful to the point of feeling fake.
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