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peachmoni's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Deportation
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Xenophobia, and Classism
Minor: Hate crime and Sexism
mattyb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Xenophobia, and Deportation
Moderate: Classism
ireedalot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, and Xenophobia
hannahsbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
As with Front Desk, our protagonist, Mia, is a delightful and motivated little girl. She alongside her family, and friends come up against yet more challenges in this second book but as always, kindness and teamwork win in the end. A fantastic story to introduce race issues to young children in a light manner.
Minor: Racism and Xenophobia
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Hate crime, and Classism
Minor: Grief and Abandonment
anniereads221's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Racism, and Xenophobia
_forestofpages's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Hate crime
linesiunderline's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I think Yang does a brilliant job, almost all of the time, presenting very difficult, complex, and sometimes traumatic events, in a way that most children can likely internalize, no matter their history and experience.
This is an earnest and empowering read. I love the three central characters. They are presented lovingly and with nuance.
Sometimes the political aspect seemed a bit heavy handed, and at first I found Mia’s teacher to be almost caricature-ish. I was happy to see her develop into a more believable person.
I will be eager to continue seeing where the series goes. Important and thoughtful work.
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, and Sexism
morganperks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, and Violence
perpetualpages's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Bullying and Hate crime
Minor: Child death and Death