hannahsutherland's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
This book has not aged well. The racism and misogyny was even worse than I remembered from childhood. It was a fun read for the nostalgia factor, but I definitely wouldn't be recommending these books to kids. The plot was suprisingly slow to develop for a childrens book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Misogyny, and Racism
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