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chadstep's review against another edition
5.0
Truly insightful and kind, Choldenko brings such empathy and care to the story of a girl who loves others more than herself. How is it connected to lying (enough to lose trust)? How far does it go (into a lion's cage)? Lots and lots of surprises and, yet, that makes it more real.
trixie_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I only finished the book because my daughter had read it and wanted me to read it. I liked it by the end, but found all of the characters very unlikeable (except the art teacher).
showlola's review against another edition
4.0
I really adore this book. Alternately painful, funny, and lovely, this is a great coming of age book for kids who are having to grow up earlier than ever.
tcbueti's review against another edition
5.0
Trying to keep her little dog Pistachio safe (seizures), family doesn't get her, trouble at school. Volunteering at zoo.
Smart Alec: Principal: "What would the little boy who cried wolf say?" Her: "Nothing, he's dead."
Lying.
Smart Alec: Principal: "What would the little boy who cried wolf say?" Her: "Nothing, he's dead."
Lying.
fritaray's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
jessi_quinn's review against another edition
1.0
This book was aweful. I highly advise that you steer clear of it if you have the choice.
emvsmith's review against another edition
4.0
A hearbreakingly honest portrayal of a young girl who feel like an outsider in her own family.
meganlouise815's review against another edition
5.0
this was honestly such a fun little book with an important message for kids/middle-graders