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falfy's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
Loved this! Such a cute, heartwarming story.
harukoreads's review against another edition
4.0
I remember reading this book as a child and finding it incredibly wholesome. And that's exactly what it is - it's charming and cozy and exactly what you want from a middle grade read, in my opinion. This book may not be life changing but it's still very enjoyable.
storyflowsolutions's review against another edition
4.0
This book is really good. I read it when I was in my Sharon Creech phase. It's about this brother and sister who get adopted and become a family with the older couple who adopts them. They learn love and have adventures with the older couple.
paroof's review against another edition
3.0
I had read Creech's Walk Two Moons previously and that was one of my favorite YA novels so my expectations for this one was high. I didn't like this one nearly as much. Often times I think YA can be enjoyed at different levels. What I got out of reading To Kill a Mockingbird as a high school student was not at all what I got out of reading it as an adult. Yet I enjoyed it both times. This is one of those books that is better enjoyed as a middle-schooler/early high schooler - in my opinion. It was just too contrived and the characters were very one-dimensional. That's not to say it was a "bad" story - I'm just a little too old for this one.
lmmiller93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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? Yes
4.0
A middle grad story about orphan twins who have had terrible experiences with adults finding their forever home. The books ends abruptly with lingering questions and unresolved problems, but a hopeful idea for the future.
A book that reflects on how negative experiences can perpetuate negativity in our lives, potentially causing us to miss out on opportunities for positive experiences. How can you balance bracing yourself for negative experiences while also leaving yourself open to positive experiences?
It also takes a deep look at relationships and how they can shape us as individuals. Would you be the same person without your loved one?
A book that reflects on how negative experiences can perpetuate negativity in our lives, potentially causing us to miss out on opportunities for positive experiences. How can you balance bracing yourself for negative experiences while also leaving yourself open to positive experiences?
It also takes a deep look at relationships and how they can shape us as individuals. Would you be the same person without your loved one?
kidlitlove's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful story! Dallas and Florida are going to stay with me for a long time. This is defiantly going on my read aloud list!
jschemey's review against another edition
3.0
I was at a flea market and they were giving away free books. I picked this up and it brought me right back to elementary school when I read the in the evenings before bed. I love books like this that can bring me back to a more simple time.
any_direction's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
daisyy_reads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
5.0