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A review by embot77
Flying Lessons & Other Stories by Ellen Oh
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Acknowledging that this book is intended for middle grade, and that I am an adult, there were some stories that made me wonder if I was getting close to the end despite each of these stories acting as exposition or pitches for longer stories. The lack of resolution and development in some of the middle stories severed my suspension of disbelief as an adult.
However, I believe this book of diverse stories and characters would be a nice appetizer for reluctant or new readers given the ease of the diction (minus the slang). For instance, if a teacher asked their students to read this book and asked them to list which stories they liked, didn't like, and why in a paper, the teacher could recommend books each student may like (possibly a few of those suggestions could be in the school's library).
However, I believe this book of diverse stories and characters would be a nice appetizer for reluctant or new readers given the ease of the diction (minus the slang). For instance, if a teacher asked their students to read this book and asked them to list which stories they liked, didn't like, and why in a paper, the teacher could recommend books each student may like (possibly a few of those suggestions could be in the school's library).