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extonc's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
cgw's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
emmycd's review
4.0
I feel a little...deflated at the end of this graphic novel.
It starts off so well. Bea, her father and 2 siblings are living in England which has an ineffective and deceitful government and a rebel group are sweeping the country and seizing control. Her mother has sought refuge in another country and is desperately trying to sort papers so the rest of her family can join her.
This is the reality for thousands of families across the world, except it is not England in trouble and usually it is the father, not mother, who goes ahead to seek refuge. This book helps build empathy for refugees and helps high KS2/low KS3 students understand why there is a refugee crisis at the moment by relating it to them.
For 95% of the book I was in LOVE with it, but there is no ending, just a cliffhanger and I feel so utterly disappointed. This is a story that should be contained within the pages of one book and I was unaware this was the first in a series of books.
Also, the cover image is very deceptive. I won't say more or it will ruin the book.
It starts off so well. Bea, her father and 2 siblings are living in England which has an ineffective and deceitful government and a rebel group are sweeping the country and seizing control. Her mother has sought refuge in another country and is desperately trying to sort papers so the rest of her family can join her.
This is the reality for thousands of families across the world, except it is not England in trouble and usually it is the father, not mother, who goes ahead to seek refuge. This book helps build empathy for refugees and helps high KS2/low KS3 students understand why there is a refugee crisis at the moment by relating it to them.
For 95% of the book I was in LOVE with it, but there is no ending, just a cliffhanger and I feel so utterly disappointed. This is a story that should be contained within the pages of one book and I was unaware this was the first in a series of books.
Also, the cover image is very deceptive. I won't say more or it will ruin the book.