Reviews

Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh

notesonbookmarks's review against another edition

5.0

This book was great. I loved the refugee narrative, the kids stepping into the gap, the outsider/insider viewpoint from our American protagonist, and what that means for recognizing privilege in yourself even when you're marginalized. Such a powerful message.

bubbles12444225's review

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Everyone should read this book

lmaher221's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

5.0

govi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

lindasdarby's review against another edition

3.0

I really enjoyed this book and despite some of the darker elements of the book I thought the story of two boys from very different worlds was very sweet. Each chapter from Max and Ahmed gave a little peek into their lives and to get a good perspective of their lives. This is a great read for younger readers and is a good illustration of terrorism, racism and fear but also hope and kindness and courage.

zamicha's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

kvensk's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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

teachergetslit's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

4.5

carleeannmiller's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

ericadeb's review against another edition

4.0

This book was an easy read but so full of heart. There was friendship and history, facts and adventure. I couldn’t help but read Max’s broken French that was written in English in French (in my head) which goes to show how on point the writing was. This book could have been preachy but it was handled well and came across and just empathetic in the best way.