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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis

maliyahishappy's review

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adventurous challenging informative inspiring 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? Yes

sophiabarrygordon's review

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4.0

Read for Mrs. Boutsikaris' sixth grade English class.

joebernard57's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

leahslate's review

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5.0

This book is probably one of my favorite trade books!!! It was funny and i also loved Bud not Buddy.

ebartholomew3's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

michael_kelleher's review

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4.0

I feel like it’s rare for me to cry when reading a book, but this one did it to me. It’s funny, charming, sweet & ultimately very moving. A good book for introducing middle-grade kids to some heavier themes around racism during the civil rights era.

alisonrosestoner's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

cogsofencouragement's review

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5.0

A balance of laughter and tears, superb.

marcy_kelleher's review

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4.0

I feel like it’s rare for me to cry when reading a book, but this one did it to me. It’s funny, charming, sweet & ultimately very moving. A good book for introducing middle-grade kids to some heavier themes around racism during the civil rights era.

siri_f's review

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funny inspiring lighthearted 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

0.5