A review by calliecachat
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

This is a book I have in my classroom for a historical fiction unit. I had started it a couple years ago but just now reread it and finished it. I love the way the girls, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern use poetry for power. I also love the importance of names and naming throughout the entire book. 
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