Reviews

Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles

eme20's review against another edition

5.0

A great book explaining gentrification for middle schoolers, showing the importance of finding your passion, and standing up for what you believe in. Definitely recommending it to students this year.

summyrenea's review against another edition

4.0

It’s more 3.5 ⭐️ for me, mostly because I just generally don’t enjoy juvenile fiction as much as YA or adult fiction. This is such an important topic of gentrification, and the book tackles it in a way that younger kids would be able to understand. It’s a must for upper elementary and middle school libraries and classrooms. The characters were distinct and interesting. The humor and personality of the narrator was good as well.

norab23's review against another edition

inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

giselley's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

nmsaunde's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

pageprincess398's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

ipushbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative 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

gabieowleyess's review against another edition

4.0

3.5/5 stars.

A really great book to talk with kids about gentrification and how it can affect people differently.

readingthroughtheages's review against another edition

4.0

I really liked this take on the topic of gentrification for middle school readers.
It had a slower start, but once it got going I found it hard to stop.

danyell919's review against another edition

5.0

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a great MG book that teaches kids about gentrification in an easy to understand way. I loved the characters, especially Wes. He faced friendship struggles that I think lots of kids can relate to!