Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza, Abby Sher

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kshertz's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense 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

4.75

I loved this book. It’s dystopian but just barely. The genius is in just how not far out in the future it feels. People who are not born in America being marked and tracked, forced to try to get to California for Sanctuary. It so clearly connects you to the main characters and you root  for everyone. It breaks your heart over and over again. But it’s so important. I wish I could make everyone read it. Especially my students from conservative households. The empathy is essential. 
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dtvanderwoude's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I'm a teacher, and I was looking for a novel to teach to my 12th graders involving immigration.  When a co-worker suggested Sanctuary, it seemed perfect. 

This is a beautiful story about the struggles many immigrants face today, exaggerated, but not by much.

This broke my heart on so many levels. The fact that this is so close to reality.  The loss they go through, the need for survival.

I can't wait to read it with my students, I feel like it opened my eyes to SO much. 
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