tattooedlibrarian's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jess64au's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This book would be great for upper primary students. The main character is in year 6 and trying to adjust to changes in her life. While I found the the main character and her main friends a bit annoying, I suspect it will resonate well with primary age students. I loved the main character's review of the week: word, problem, plan, fruit rating and gratitude. This would be great to introduce into a classroom and personal life.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Fire/Fire injury
elleceeveee's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
becsbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
catastrophe
/kəˈtastrəfi/
noun
1. an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
Nell is a expert in catastrophes but nothing prepares her for the life lessons ahead. Her mum decides it’s time to move in with her boyfriend and become a blended family, Nell hates Ted and his annoying little girl.
To add to the family drama Nell decides it’s time to quit the spelling bee, leaving her friends behind and starts hanging out with new girl Plum, who has no problems bending the rules.
Climate change is something Nell feels strong about and she decides to campaign the school for a strike to raise awareness. Plans fail, old and new friends align and Nell’s family merge in their on time showing her that life isn’t always one big catastrophe.
/kəˈtastrəfi/
noun
1. an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
Nell is a expert in catastrophes but nothing prepares her for the life lessons ahead. Her mum decides it’s time to move in with her boyfriend and become a blended family, Nell hates Ted and his annoying little girl.
To add to the family drama Nell decides it’s time to quit the spelling bee, leaving her friends behind and starts hanging out with new girl Plum, who has no problems bending the rules.
Climate change is something Nell feels strong about and she decides to campaign the school for a strike to raise awareness. Plans fail, old and new friends align and Nell’s family merge in their on time showing her that life isn’t always one big catastrophe.
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