A review by sassmistress
Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
4.5
Two peas in a pod exclude their new neighbor until she chases away some bullies. They invite her over and realize she has a new way of looking at things and some great ideas to share. They have some things in common, too. Very cute, creative story.
Content Warnings
When Lilly first moves in to the neighborhood: "When Lilly asked Chester and Wilson to play, they fair they were busy. When she called them up on the phone, they disguised their voices and said they weren't home. If Lilly was on one side of the street, Chester and Wilson crossed to the other and hid." We never hear an apology about this, they just start including her and liking her after she chases away some bullies who "yelled personal remarks."
Mentions of Halloween costumes and trick or treating, and giving presents and making lists at Christmas.
"That night Lilly invited Chester and Wilson to sleep over." She and Chester bond over both having a night light.
Mentions of Halloween costumes and trick or treating, and giving presents and making lists at Christmas.
"That night Lilly invited Chester and Wilson to sleep over." She and Chester bond over both having a night light.