Reviews

P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia

clarkf87's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

caitiep92's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.75

shelbymarie516's review against another edition

This setting is so interesting for a "kids" book. I really love the historical context and the strong young girls she portrays. The sisters and the events surrounding them over multiple weeks and trips so far are really well written. Wish these had been around when I was in middle school as an additional material for the events of the 60s and 70s.

appaloosa05's review against another edition

I like how this book brings in so many of the current events of the time period in which it is set, but also is very much about the sisters and their story. This helps keep it relatable for present day readers.

alicebme's review against another edition

4.0

Audiobook with acmk. Excellent sequel.

gmamartha's review against another edition

3.0

Great setting - time and place.

shelhamm9's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

3.0

roseleaf24's review against another edition

3.0

Good, not great. Excellent job of capturing the difficulties of sixth grade, and how the time period would affect an 11 year old.

liliantreacy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

5.0

bickie's review against another edition

3.0

Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern return to Brooklyn after a summer with their mother in Oakland where they have befriended the Black Panthers and learned about oppression. Big Ma, the grandmother with whom they live, is horrified at the "grand Negro spectacle" they make of themselves in the airport. As Delphine navigates the 6th grade, with a new teacher, trash-talking boys, shifting girl friendships, and the Valentine's Day dance, her family manages the introduction of her father's girlfriend=>fiance=>wife and the rocky return of Uncle Darnell from the Vietnam War. Ages 10+