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heidilreads's review
4.0
I was a little put off by some of the content, but it was a good example of a culture outside of my own.
jollymama's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
I love a good middle grade book! I read this for two reasons: 1- I loved Esperanza Rising by the same author. 2- My son is reading it with his 6th grade class. He isn't loving it, but I did! One reason I love middle grade books is because they're usually a quick read. Another is the hopeful tone, and the message it sends. Becoming Naomi Leon touches on some hard topics- absentee parents being a big one. But between Naomi and Gram, they maintain a level of positivity. If you believe in something enough, you can make it happen. "Leon" means "lion." Naomi must find the lion within and learn to be brave! It's really a beautiful story. I can't say it was better than Esperanza, which had me bawling. This one didn't, and that's ok. It was still really good! I'm excited to talk with Zane about it more once they finish it.
jbtessler's review
5.0
This book is self centered to a girl who is trying to find her destiny. It's a mysterious book that will open your mind to all sorts of postiblities.
zoes_human's review against another edition
This is actually good, but I’m experiencing more than enough reality at the moment.
idratherliveinbooks's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
jamiehandy's review
4.0
After quickly reading Paint the Wind, I remembered that this book was already on a bookshelf in the basement. I grabbed it and 2 hours later had finished it. Again, a very enjoyable book. 2 books by the same author in the same day and you start to notice some similarities. Each main character is "orphaned" -- in Paint the Wind the parents are dead. In this book the parents are not dead but have abandoned her. In Esperanza rising the father is murdered at the beginning but the mother is still there. All three books follow some migration that the main character must endure to grow. Despite the similarites, all three books have things that are unique to them and I would reccommend all 3. This book deals with some very hard topics -- an alcoholic mothers, a drug addict mother, and the desire all kids have to want their parents to love them.
lcbatten's review
5.0
LOVED this book, and it's main character. Naomi is a beautiful character whose journey to strength is inspiring for any age. It also made me want to visit Oaxaca at Christmas!