mariathelibrarian's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
megs_s's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- 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
3.5
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
Living under the White House roof are the incoming President’s daughters and the outgoing’s. After a prank, that was supposed to be a welcoming gesture, turns into a prank war, will the girls keep their friendship or turn into enemies?
emilysbookishlife's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jodil's review
4.0
Silly and face-paced, some Prank Sinatras who are open about their experiences with racism and pressure whilst under the microscope that comes with their parents' careers.
naomiysl's review
3.0
I enjoyed the Latina sisters welcoming the Black sisters into the white house. That part was great. The hijinks were...ok. I did not enjoy the amount of emotional tension that was clearly present throughout the prank war, and would have appreciated all the same pranks but where everyone understood it was in good fun and enjoyed themselves. Still, gotta love the premise.
barberchicago_1129's review
4.0
What a timely book, just finished three days before the inauguration of President Biden. Shaking Up the House is a story of learning how to be who you are, of understanding when things are funny and when things go too far, and of growing into friendships through incredible circumstances.
Shaking is at times a laugh riot and at other times quite poignant. All four first daughters (the representation!! I’m swooning) are groundbreaking characters whom I hope will be reflected again in reality very soon. My only wish was that we saw their growth from pranksters to allies and friends a little sooner in the plot.
Shaking Up the House is a fast-paced, fun-filled ride. Winnie, Ingrid, Zora, and Skylar are each singular in their own way, and I loved reading the events from each character’s unique point of view. I’ll definitely be adding this to my classroom library, as I know my students will LOVE it!!
Shaking is at times a laugh riot and at other times quite poignant. All four first daughters (the representation!! I’m swooning) are groundbreaking characters whom I hope will be reflected again in reality very soon. My only wish was that we saw their growth from pranksters to allies and friends a little sooner in the plot.
Shaking Up the House is a fast-paced, fun-filled ride. Winnie, Ingrid, Zora, and Skylar are each singular in their own way, and I loved reading the events from each character’s unique point of view. I’ll definitely be adding this to my classroom library, as I know my students will LOVE it!!
pucksandpaperbacks's review
3.5
I thought this was a good middle grade that teaches children about American politics and also emphasizes the importance of representation specifically having a Black and Latinx president, First Lady, and children in the White House. The children even say in dialogue how George Washington would hate having them there. This book had great conversations and some fun mischief between the two families: Zora & Skylar and Winnie and Ingrid. However, I wasn't very invested in this story and it didn't make me want to keep picking it up to see what happens next because the plot slows down a bit. But, I would recommend this to children 12 and up!