catarinagc8's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? N/A
4.75
chrissyz's review against another edition
3.0
2.5
Based on the title and the beginning of the book, I thought this was going to be about a young girl finding the courage to use her beautiful singing voice but that was really only a very minor plot point in the book. It does have some wonderful themes and conversation starters for young readers.
Based on the title and the beginning of the book, I thought this was going to be about a young girl finding the courage to use her beautiful singing voice but that was really only a very minor plot point in the book. It does have some wonderful themes and conversation starters for young readers.
mdettmann's review against another edition
4.0
I love this. What a sweet story and one that I need every single person, young and old, to read. Amina is Pakistani-American and in addition to starting middle school and being a little shy, Amina's Voice also deals a lot with her Muslim faith in a way that any reader will gain a better understanding and empathy about that religion and culture. It also tells a beautiful story about coming together and overcoming senseless hate, and learning to forgive. I think mid/upper elementary readers and middle schoolers will find a lot to relate to with Amina. And that cover! *emoji with heart eyes*
raeanne's review against another edition
Just flew threw this one the other day. <3
I'll be back with notes and a review later.
I'll be back with notes and a review later.
rebeccazh's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very sweet and enjoyable book. I really appreciated the diversity, the glimpses into the cultures, and especially the descriptions of food! My mouth was watering when I read the descriptions of Korean food. I love Korean food. The descriptions of the food Amina's mother cooks sounds absolutely delicious... I wish I could try them. Amina's fears and insecurities are very authentic and made me sympathize a lot with her. The fear/horror/anxiety she felt after her mosque was vandalized was really well-captured.
mldeblois13's review against another edition
5.0
Heartwarming book about a shy girl's struggles to find her place with friends, family, religion, and her community.
elizabethwillett's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
spiffysarahruby's review against another edition
4.0
I adored Amina. Having read the synopsis I had expected the attack on the mosque to happen much sooner in the story. I was surprised it happened so near the end. The VERY end gave me happy warm chills though.
brianna_4pawsandabook's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up!
This was a fantastic diverse middle grade story. While this book wasn't meant for me, it's definitely a story that should be in middle school libraries. I think that Amina was written so accurately for a middle grader and some of her worries were very accurate to her age.
This was a fantastic diverse middle grade story. While this book wasn't meant for me, it's definitely a story that should be in middle school libraries. I think that Amina was written so accurately for a middle grader and some of her worries were very accurate to her age.
kiperoo's review against another edition
5.0
Both my nine-year-old and I each read this book in a day, and we both found so, so much to love about Amina and her story. There were many rich layers in the story, covering everything from the way friendship can change in middle school, to finding one's talents, to developing one's personal faith, to family duty, to the terrible effects of Islamophobia. Highly recommended for anyone looking for greater understanding of other cultures--or for anyone looking for a deep and heartwarming middle grade read.