ktcarlston's review against another edition
3.0
I have been toting this around and renewing it from the library for months - so I finally figured I better give it a go. This is definitely not Gary Schmidt's best book but what he does so well is having people come together and help others in a way that makes me realize there are still really great people in the world that care. So although it was a little goofy - I was reminded of how much I do love his books. I think it's time to re-read Wednesday Wars and Okay For Now.
msnugefumi's review against another edition
1.0
A far, far cry from "Lizzie Bright..." And "The Wednesday Wars". Very disappointing.
hannahrose1982's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
shewhoknows10kthings's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lizhok's review against another edition
3.0
After reading The Wednesday Wars, this book was anything but what I expected. It was a lot more emotional and kind of cheesy.
heatherdmoore's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to the audiobook in one day, and this wasn’t on par with Gary D. Schmidt’s typical fare. I saw the ending pretty much from the start. There were no surprises and not enough heart. I could see this appealing to 9-11 year olds pretty well, but not much beyond that.
maxwelldunn's review
2.0
An o.k. book. The author dragged the story on way too long. I already knew what the outcome was going to be. Just read the title!!!
amdame1's review against another edition
3.0
This book does not have the same feeling of the other books by Schmidt that I have read. There is lots of politics and lots of action in this one but the gripping word choice is lacking here.
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