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marcosbedbooks's review against another edition
4.0
My main issue with this book was the ending. It was really abrupt and fast. I feel like we didn't get much closure and what was going to happen to all the characters and when it comes to a story like this closure was necessary. Other than that this book was great! The free verse writing style was amazing, and the fact that there were little illustrations every now and then made me enjoy this more!
elecer's review against another edition
Thinking about pairing this with Applegate's Home of the Brave and what classroom discussion it would generate!
tdasilva26's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this book but didn’t like the ending! I feel like it could have been longer and I wouldn’t have gotten bored the cliffhanger really upset me lol!
starfish912's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75
trivial_reads's review against another edition
4.0
"The Red Pencil" by Andrea Davis Pinkney is a powerful and poignant story told through poetry. It weaves a tale of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of art. The protagonist, Amira, is a twelve-year-old girl living in a Sudanese village whose life is shattered when the Janjaweed arrive. The writing is beautiful and heartbreaking, with illustrations blending seamlessly with the verse to enhance the story. This deeply reflective book balances moments of sadness with glimmers of hope and childhood innocence. I am eager to introduce this book to my classroom and use it for a novel study.
jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
I was moved by Amira's ability to find beauty in small things, her sense of hope in the midst of unimaginable loss, and her desire to become educated.