borebran's review against another edition
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
it's alright. didn't reel me in though. wasn't much of a fan of the storytelling style.
heidieckert's review against another edition
5.0
I just finished re-reading this as my 6th grade students did and it brought back some wonderful memories of being an avid childhood reader. This book is a quirky, lovely, coming of age story. The main character is unique and flawed - but this makes her a wonderful character for young readers. As Sal discovers herself and goes on a personal journey, both physically and internally, she faces some tough issues but handles them with grace. The supporting characters are funny, the plot well-developed, and the story simply lovely and full of life lessons. This is a classic. I enjoyed reading it as an adult and found it thought-provoking still.
liz_keeney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
damsorrow's review against another edition
5.0
Please read this very beautiful and sad book for childrens. Man oh man, my boyfriend's little brother just got it as a gift, and I was explaining the plot to Boyfriend in our kitchen and then tears started rolling down my face, and I was crying really hard trying to explain how sad it was, and I kept crying, and every time I even think about it I cry.
odinblindeye's review against another edition
2.0
Old Children's Book. Liked it as a kid, but haven't read it in years.
suzannedix's review against another edition
5.0
As book #1 in the “Auntie & Niece Summer Reads,” I couldn’t have asked for a more compelling and heartfelt story. I loved this storytelling approach of a winding, twisting narrative that eventually comes to a satisfying conclusion.
I doubt any reader wouldn’t wish for a Gramps and Gran of their own.
Grade 6 and up.
I doubt any reader wouldn’t wish for a Gramps and Gran of their own.
Grade 6 and up.
rosexgold's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute enough. I read it the first time a million years ago when I was more the age it was written for, but remembered almost nothing while re-reading.
It was fine. I wasn't and still am not as in love with it as some people. It was cute. Kinda sad. It was fine.
It was fine. I wasn't and still am not as in love with it as some people. It was cute. Kinda sad. It was fine.