caustic_wonder's review against another edition
3.0
Addy goes to school. Learns some things. Adequate storyline overall.
jamietherebelliousreader's review
5.0
5 stars. Addy starts school and makes new friends and this was heartwarming, educational, and a lot lighter than book one. I adore Addy so much and it was wonderful watching her learn to read and then go home and teach her mother how to as well. A great installment. I love these little books.
angelafishkin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? No
4.0
paigereitz's review against another edition
5.0
Loving this series. I'm glad this book, set in Philadelphia, shows the range of racist behaviors and beliefs that characterized the North during the Civil War.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
4.0
I read this more than any other Addy book, because I had a hand-me-down copy that was a duplicate for a friend. Conveniently, this was my favorite in the series, and it still is, because it is a well-paced, nuanced story in which the author doesn't waste a single detail. I enjoyed reading this as an adult, and appreciate the realistic portrayal of how challenging life was for former slaves in the North, even after they had won their freedom.
lemonysnicket's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
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? No
4.75