Reviews

Birdie and Me by J.M.M. Nuanez

g_jain22's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.5

readingrobin's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-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

3.0

karrama's review

5.0

This story of a girl named Jack with and her brother with a flair for fashion reads quick and deeply. Caregivers try their hardest, working through their own family history while caring for Jack and Birdie and reconnecting as a family. Told with strong middle-school sensibility and voice, this book highlights the strengths others might mistake for flaws.

emily_miller's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.0

This is a very sweet book that tackles big topics in ways kids can understand. 

jackthelad's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring 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

mbrandmaier's review against another edition

5.0

Jack and Birdie have lost their mother and been sent to live with their Uncle Carl. But after Uncle Carl lets them miss too much school, they move in with Uncle Patrick. Uncle Patrick seems gruff and silent. He makes Birdie wear boy clothes instead of his leggings and purple jacket after some bullying incidents at school. He never mentions their mother. Jack and Birdie are miserable. Will things be like this forever?

cay_'s review against another edition

emotional 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

chickchick22's review against another edition

4.0

The ending was just…wow.

jennabird's review against another edition

5.0

Birdie and Jack’s story was incredibly moving. We see them trying to adapt to a new environment, as they navigate a world full of negativity. Jack’s words have a way of encapsulating the reader, and then transporting them to the world of “Nowhere Northern California.”
I truly love the way that the characters are written. It’s amazing how I could find a little bit of myself in each character. Jack is strong-willed and independent. Birdie is light, “sparkly,” and totally heartwarming. These siblings captured my heart.
Anyone that reads this book will come out of the experience with a more open mind, heart and soul. The book accomplishes the feat of appealing to a vast audience to share a very impactful message.

ckretsche's review against another edition

5.0

Wenn ich könnte, würde ich dem Buch noch mehr Sterne geben!