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michaelion's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
This first question I ask when rating a book written for kids is does it talk down to its audience. People often treat children like they're lesser, like they're not human yet, like they're miniature humans who have to grow up and then they become human. This book talks down to its audience, sure, but only in the sense that it comes down to the children's level, it kneels down to put a hand on their shoulder and look children in the eye. This book gives children the respect they deserve. This book tells children they are equal, and there will be people who will not believe that they are, and all it takes for them to be seen and heard is to spread love. Love is undeniable. And even if others don't hear them, they did their part, and there will always be someone there for them in return who listened. How lovely.
Graphic: Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Moderate: Animal death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence and Blood
bexi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Xenophobia, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Animal death and Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
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