sarahwoodburn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? No
4.0
hotchocolateandbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sophia_27's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ashleigh_reads_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
mollyj099's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
georgia_124's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! By far my favourite book so far this year. I was very invested in Monas story and didn’t take me too long to read. I think Jacqueline Wilson did a good job of quickly changing your opinions on Peter Robinson and Maggie Higgins.Ok but we need a second book after that plot twist ending though!! I was rooting for Roland and Mona though nothing really happened
kirkymaus's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
This is a lovely light hearted read for younger readers. The main character is really loveable, even if sometimes Naive and I think the development of plot would leave younger readers shocked. I liked how Wilson navigated the mixing of different classes, and it has a warming message about family, friendship, and growing into one's self.
emilykate89's review against another edition
4.0
I think that kids will love the richly textured 1920s world this book depicts. I’ll probably buy my now 8-year-old niece a copy in 2 or 3 years.