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Illegal by Eoin Colfer

katehowey_explores's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense

5.0

junereadsbooks's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

koreanlinda's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense fast-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? No

4.25

This is a realistic depiction of refugees fleeing Africa in precarious conditions. It's captivating even for an adult reader. I strongly recommend it.

Review by Linda (Any Pronouns) in September 2024
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what_katie_read_in_ca's review against another edition

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5.0

First read for #boutofbooks was amazing!! This is a must-read for all ages--YA and up, I would probably say--though mature middle grade readers could probably handle it. It is important and an amazing collaboration--5 stars!!

laurenhovde's review against another edition

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emotional informative tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

camillew's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.75

Tells the story of a kid immigrating across the Mediterranean 

sglaser's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced

4.0

aliwhitley's review against another edition

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4.0

Excellent graphic novel. A different style of illustration which gives the book a more raw & authentic quality that can sometimes be missing on the shelves of graphic novels. A beautiful story of perseverance, hope, and overcoming adversity.

deschatjes's review against another edition

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5.0

Well, if you're ready for a punch in the gut book this would be it. Story of two young refugee boys trying to reach Europe to find their sister. I will not spoil it, surfeit to say I'm holding back tears. Illustrations are very dark and atmospheric.
Could be disturbing to younger readers.

shoesmcdaid's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

4.0