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marocuya's review against another edition
3.0
It is a good book...but not great. There was something that I didn't really like about it, can't quite put my finger on it.
ylbirda's review against another edition
4.0
Ich fand das Buch echt schön. Der Anfang war etwas langsam, aber nach und nach wurde es besser und spannender.
Den Aufbau fand ich zum Teil nicht so gut, manche retrospektive Kapitel wirkten zu "gezwungen" - jetzt haben die Jungen was gefunden, in dem nächsten Kapitel werde ich auf eine bereits tote Person wieder eingehen, damit ihr versteht, wem das gefundene Ding gehört hat.
Ich hatte nicht das Gefühl, dass das Buch so anspruchsvoll war, dass es nötig wäre, aber vielleicht ist es doch so.
Den Aufbau fand ich zum Teil nicht so gut, manche retrospektive Kapitel wirkten zu "gezwungen" - jetzt haben die Jungen was gefunden, in dem nächsten Kapitel werde ich auf eine bereits tote Person wieder eingehen, damit ihr versteht, wem das gefundene Ding gehört hat.
Ich hatte nicht das Gefühl, dass das Buch so anspruchsvoll war, dass es nötig wäre, aber vielleicht ist es doch so.
harkless's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
booksngrannies's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
guinreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
rydr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.0
meagangrace's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
mrs_faith_owens's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Meet Stanley Yelnats, a kid who is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit, no thanks to his “no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather.” Instead of going to jail, Stanley is sent to Camp Green Lake to build his character by digging a 5 foot hole every day. His story is masterfully woven together with that of his great-great grandfather and Kissin’ Kate Barlow, leading to a great reading experience!
This book doesn’t have a whole lot of concerning content, but it does discuss bullying and racism and briefly mentions murder. I don’t think any of it is too heavy for a fourth or fifth grader, but it may be something you want to discuss with your kids after reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Bullying and Murder