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A review by chattie_the_mad_chatter
The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? No
4.0
Beautiful story looking at a family living in Sudan who have to leave their farm and the Life they have known and head for the safety of a refugee camp.
Written in Verse, the beauty and joy of little things and important things are reflected in the words and the feelings of our protagonist Amira stand out.
Theme of education, inner strength and family are all explored in here as well as a realistic but age appropriate portrayal of some people's experience in being displaced and living in a refugee camp.
Also includes physical disability rep in Leila, Amira's determined sister.
Really enjoyed this book and learnt alot. I want to read more from this author.
Written in Verse, the beauty and joy of little things and important things are reflected in the words and the feelings of our protagonist Amira stand out.
Theme of education, inner strength and family are all explored in here as well as a realistic but age appropriate portrayal of some people's experience in being displaced and living in a refugee camp.
Also includes physical disability rep in Leila, Amira's determined sister.
Really enjoyed this book and learnt alot. I want to read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, Grief, and Death of parent