Reviews

Hands by Torrey Maldonado

antoinettepowb's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.75

megyeager's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense 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? No

5.0

This book packs a punch with a heavy plot but easy-to-read prose in a short book. This is very good for struggling readers who have moved beyond J.D. chapter books but aren't quite ready for something more challenging in terms of the lexicon. The way that the community came together in this book to care for Trav and make him feel safe is such a good message for kids who may be in a similar position.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Domestic abuse

book_nut's review against another edition

4.5

Really loved this one. 

kateteaching7and8's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective tense 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? Yes

4.0

swim559's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.5

erinsbookshelves's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

ecolvig's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

nairam1173's review against another edition

Not really my thing, but I could see it being helpful and encouraging to the target audience. 

asealey925's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0

mrsclarkcatlady's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25